Can a nigerian atheist become a president, governor or even a legislator? If yes, how can he or she be sworn into office putting into consideration the procedure of swearing in of public office holders in nigeria. They are meant to carry the bible or the quran while swearing.

How do nigerian atheist say the national pledge and the second stanza of the national anthem?

"SO HELP ME GOD" "OH GOD OF CREATION"

Waiting for them to come and twist it

Mr Seun your attention is needed sir.

He/she takes an affirmation, same as how an atheist/non-Christian should swear into court.

Simple, they would say "I solemnly swear that I will fully uphold the laws of this nation" But if they MUST swear on something, why not the Constitution of that country? That would mean a hell of a lot more to me then swearing on the Bible would.

but its gonna be a long time before an outspoken atheist would contest and win a political post

an atheist God is his mind so your arguement is flawed

It's quite easy.

First off, let's start with Karl Marx who opine that "Religion is the opium of the masses". Meaning Religion is the therapy of last resort the masses succumb to in order to alleviate the pains of their oppressors which happens to be the corrupt government.

Also, this means the masses knows nothing but religion as their last resort for hope.

For instance, when a Nigerian complains about the government and corruption, they would end by saying, "God will help us". This was what Karl Marx meant.

So back to your question op.

Every intelligent Atheist aspiring to be president would for political reason pick up a religion atleast, the popular one the masses believes in, just so he clinches political success and when he does, swearing in shouldn't be a problem because he's under pretense and don't really believe in God.

For example:- Barrack Obama is a closeted Atheist but political Christian, He was raised in an Atheist home but if had been an open Athiest to the America people, Christians wouldn't have voted him in.

Another person is the man of the moment, President Rodrigo Duerte of the Philippines.

hopefulLandlord:
He/she takes an affirmation, same as how an atheist/non-Christian should swear into court.

Simple, they would say "I solemnly swear that I will fully uphold the laws of this nation" But if they MUST swear on something, why not the Constitution of that country? That would mean a hell of a lot more to me then swearing on the Bible would.

but its gonna be a long time before an outspoken atheist would contest and win a political post

i can die just to prove that you copied and pasted this from an american forum. Grow up! america is not nigeria. Think of something else

Ahmadgani:
i can die just to prove that you copied and pasted this from an american forum. Grow up! america is not nigeria. Think of something else

did I deny that?

the last paragraph actually shows its impossible for a sworn atheist to contest and win an election


or you think its possible?

hopefulLandlord:
He/she takes an affirmation, same as how an atheist/non-Christian should swear into court.

Simple, they would say "I solemnly swear that I will fully uphold the laws of this nation" But if they MUST swear on something, why not the Constitution of that country? That would mean a hell of a lot more to me then swearing on the Bible would.

but its gonna be a long time before an outspoken atheist would contest and win a political post

it cannnot, it can never and won't happen... No be for this naija

NZAGHA:


it cannnot, it can never and won't happen... No be for this naija

I fully agree with this

hopefulLandlord:


did I deny that?

the last paragraph actually shows its impossible for a sworn atheist to contest and win an election


or you think its possible?

Is there anything that iimpossible? If monkey can evolve into human then everythin is imposible

Ahmadgani:


Is there anything that iimpossible? If monkey can evolve into human then everythin is imposible

no sworn atheist would even dare contest without his PR quickly circulating conversion stories first; he'll pick one religion or the other

okay, humor me a bit

how does a Sango or Amadioha worshipper swear in?

It is not yet possible in America.

Ahmadgani:
Can a nigerian atheist become a president, governor or even a legislator?

An atheist can become a state legislator or governor of a multi-religious state. In multi-religious states, people might prefer to vote for an atheist than to vote for someone who follows the other religion. But the atheist might have to pretend to be a deist. "I believe in God but I don't follow organized religion because my faith is personal". Religious people believe that you can't be a good person unless you believe in a God who will judge your actions after death. It would take a very long marketing campaign to convince lots of voters that this is not so.

How do nigerian atheist say the national pledge and the second stanza of the national anthem?
"SO HELP ME GOD" "OH GOD OF CREATION"

We can just drop or change the words we object to. E.g. saying "So help me God" or "Oh God of creation Principles Of Truth" instead.

Ahmadgani:
Can a nigerian atheist become a president, governor or even a legislator? If yes, how can he or she be sworn into office putting into consideration the procedure of swearing in of public office holders in nigeria. They are meant to carry the bible or the quran while swearing.

How do nigerian atheist say the national pledge and the second stanza of the national anthem?

"SO HELP ME GOD" "OH GOD OF CREATION"

If he swears by God will God smite him dead?

The post is inconsequential, an atheist can say "so help me God", nothing to it, God is just a word. All the corrupt politicians that have sworn by him, are they not still alive? are they not still stealing? If a Christian can swear by God and still sin with no shaking, then what is the swearing really for, its just all for show. But no outspoken atheist will ever hold public office in nigeria, not yet anyway. Too Mich religion and illiteracy. They would think the atheist is the anti Christ completely forgetting the very theist politicians that have robbed us into the ground. Any atheist that wants to run for office will pretend to be theist, and will swear by God, its simply a required sentence.

DeSepiero:


If he swears by God will God smite him dead?

I assure you nothing will happen because God does not exist. Don't people still lie in court after swearing on the religious books, where is the smithing, don't corrupt politicians swear before holding office. No be them dey thief like say money dey sour.
SMITHE

Lennycool:

I assure you nothing will happen because God does not exist. Don't people still lie in court after swearing on the religious books, where is the smithing, don't corrupt politicians swear before holding office. No be them dey thief like say money dey sour.
SMITHE

Exactly, that's the point.

Lennycool:
The post is inconsequential, an atheist can say "so help me God", nothing to it, God is just a word.

Yes, absolutely.

But no outspoken atheist will ever hold public office in nigeria, not yet anyway. Too much religion and illiteracy. They would think the atheist is the anti Christ completely forgetting the very theist politicians that have robbed us into the ground. Any atheist that wants to run for office will pretend to be theist, and will swear by God, its simply a required sentence.

Do you think Tai Solarin could have won an election? (He was widely respected, despite being very outspoken, due to his exemplary lifestyle.)

hopefulLandlord:


did I deny that?

the last paragraph actually shows its impossible for a sworn atheist to contest and win an election


or you think its possible?

Hmmmm, they don catch u again for here!

Hian.

Lennycool:
The post is inconsequential, an atheist can say "so help me God", nothing to it, God is just a word. All the corrupt politicians that have sworn by him, are they not still alive? are they not still stealing? If a Christian can swear by God and still sin with no shaking, then what is the swearing really for, its just all for show. But no outspoken atheist will ever hold public office in nigeria, not yet anyway. Too Mich religion and illiteracy. They would think the atheist is the anti Christ completely forgetting the very theist politicians that have robbed us into the ground. Any atheist that wants to run for office will pretend to be theist, and will swear by God, its simply a required sentence.

bt as an atheist pretending, to the extent of using God name to achieve your aims shows how helpless you are sometimes. you have to use God's name sometimes to actualize your dreams.

be it pretense or what ever you might call it, it all summed up that you still need God indirectly though.

Seun:
Yes, absolutely.


Do you think Tai Solarin could have won an election? (He was widely respected, despite being very outspoken, due to his exemplary lifestyle.)

Did Tai Solarin hold office?

we can never become such(president,politician etc) ,thats why we fight for our rights,just the same way most people believe in god is the same way i disbelieve in god ,so why shouldn't i be free to do my own thing

Lennycool:

Did Tai Solarin hold office?

He was selected to be the first Chairman of the people's bank, but as far as I know, he never ran for office. He was primarily an educator.

Seun:
He was selected to be the first Chairman of the people's bank, but as far as I know, he never ran for office. He was primarily an educator.

and a social crusader

Seun:
He was selected to be the first Chairman of the people's bank, but as far as I know, he never ran for office. He was primarily an educator.

But with the state of nigeria today, it would be hard for an open atheist to hold office in any significant position, especially if he is facing opposition from another person, cause all the person has to do is remind everyone at every chance that you're an atheist. Nigeria is just too religious, it be hard but not impossible.

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it is possible when the Armageddon befalls

Seun:

An atheist can become a state legislator or governor of a multi-religious state. In multi-religious states, people might prefer to vote for an atheist than to vote for someone who follows the other religion. But the atheist might have to pretend to be a deist. "I believe in God but I don't follow organized religion because my faith is personal". Religious people believe that you can't be a good person unless you believe in a God who will judge your actions after death. It would take a very long marketing campaign to convince lots of voters that this is not so.


We can just drop or change the words we object to. E.g. saying "So help me God" or "Oh God of creation Principles Of Truth" instead.

Exactly what Adolf Hitler did as the DEMOPUBLICAN he was and an Atheist but he pretended first to be a Christian so as to sway germans but when he came in he revealed his true self. So Atheists and deception are 5 and 6 same way even you are doing here Seun with the Islamic section and using Christians to drive traffic so as to line your pockets with silver.

#gooddeception

Imagine americans voting richard dawkins as president

4everGod:


Exactly what Adolf Hitler did as the DEMOPUBLICAN he was and an Atheist but he pretended first to be a Christian so as to sway germans but when he came in he revealed his true self. So Atheists and deception are 5 and 6 same way even you are doing here Seun with the Islamic section and using Christians to drive traffic so as to line your pockets with silver.

#gooddeception

yes..and an atheist would also stamp out atheism and atheists in his country too...
Deception finalized....

raphieMontella:

yes..and an atheist would also stamp out atheism and atheists in his country too...
Deception finalized....

lol

these guys never stop their mission of wishing Hitler were atheist