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5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 10:09pm On Apr 17, 2020
I see a lot of christians complaining about the growing atheism in our society and on Nairaland. No one should be surprised or shocked by this as there are many reasons why such happens-


1. Greed, materialism and corruption in churches
A lot of church members, especially youth, have been turned away from christianity because of the greed eschewed by pastors and church leaders. The churches seem to only care about collecting tithes and showing off cars or private jets. Even during Coronavirus, churches were still trying to collect tithe from members who havent even been paid salaries. Why does a pastor need a 70 million naira Rolls Royce or 2 private jets? This modern day prosperity gospel is turning people away from God and religion.


2. Growth of science, internet and international connectivity
A lot of people are now focusing on science for foundational truths about the universe. Many developed countries pour money in science courses and research. The problem is that religion is usually anti-science, and many people who are scientifically inclined see this as backwards. That is, it is backwards to be anti-science.


3. Killings and inhumane treatment of humans, especially unbelievers
A very good example how religion kills and treats humans like animals is terrorism. Unfortunately, the Boko Haram terrorists are associated with islam and due to the massacres that the Boko boys commit, a lot of people see religion in a bad light. Then, we have christians who beat children in the name of fighting witchcraft. These are examples of how religious people can go extreme in treating others badly. A lot of people get turned off from the inhumane treatment of unbelievers by religious people.


4. Government corruption
The government is made up of people. Now, in Nigeria, our leaders have always been christians and muslims. So, how is it that we are still corrupt? The conclusion here is that religion is useless against corruption. Furthermore, a lot of religious leaders are cowards when it comes to speaking up against government corruption. Martin Luther King Jnr was an inspiration in this case. He fought for the common black man against the government. Nowadays, instead of fighting for the people, religious leaders prefer to collect donations from thieving politicians.


5. General hypocrisy
The same religious preachers preaching honesty get caught lying.
The same religious preachers preaching about marriage end up divorced or accused of extramarital affairs
The same religious preachers preaching chastity get caught raping young boys and girls
The same religious leaders preaching humility drive the latest multi-million Naira cars
The same religious leaders preaching wisdom go against science by having services during a pandemic
Why would someone not leave these religious leaders and their god?



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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by NaijaMemes: 7:59am On Apr 18, 2020
Atheism ke? Why would someone say that he or she does not believe in God?

Just because there are fake pastors, it should not drive one away from God. I know that churches can be disappointing at times but God is still there for us.

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MJBOLT: 10:51am On Apr 18, 2020
the only reason you believe in god is because the slave masters flogged your ancestors to believe that.

NaijaMemes:
Atheism ke? Why would someone say that he or she does not believe in God?

Just because there are fake pastors, it should not drive one away from God. I know that churches can be disappointing at times but God is still there for us.

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by hakeem4(m): 11:08am On Apr 18, 2020
NaijaMemes:
Atheism ke? Why would someone say that he or she does not believe in God?

Just because there are fake pastors, it should not drive one away from God. I know that churches can be disappointing at times but God is still there for us.

Like the way god is helping us solve this pandemic grin

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 12:35am On Apr 19, 2020
MJBOLT:
the only reason you believe in god is because the slave masters flogged your ancestors to believe that.


Correction- colonizers.

We in Nigeria were colonised and not outrightly enslaved
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by Vicachiever: 6:00am On Apr 19, 2020
A FOOL SAYS IN HIS HEART THERE IS NO GOD. most atheist are agnostics, they dont know if there is God but many others are hardened sinners who pretend and hope there is no God so that they wont fear for judgement against sin. A few others are confused because of some terrible situation and experience and decide that its safe to assume God does not exist because of the chaos in the world but all these self acclaimed atheist fear darkness, death and spiritism which is a proof to them that the unseen exist. God has used several instances to try to reach them but they harden their heart. Well when death comes it will be too late and the sound of their cry will go up forever.

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by helinues: 6:20am On Apr 19, 2020


So advising people to start using their 6 senses instead of waiting for one old fairy tale books or God of men means you must be an atheist.

3daful!

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by Brunicekid(m): 6:34am On Apr 19, 2020
THERE IS GOD!!!!!
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by hakeem4(m): 8:34am On Apr 19, 2020
Vicachiever:
A FOOL SAYS IN HIS HEART THERE IS NO GOD. most atheist are agnostics, they dont know if there is God but many others are hardened sinners who pretend and hope there is no God so that they wont fear for judgement against sin. A few others are confused because of some terrible situation and experience and decide that its safe to assume God does not exist because of the chaos in the world but all these self acclaimed atheist fear darkness, death and spiritism which is a proof to them that the unseen exist. God has used several instances to try to reach them but they harden their heart. Well when death comes it will be too late and the sound of their cry will go up forever.

Atheism and theism are position of beliefs
Agnosticism and Gnosticism are position of knowledge.
For example I’m an agnostic atheist. I don’t know if there is a god or not, but I still don’t believe in him.

@bolded, you sound like you’ve died before, how do you know that your consciousness will reincarnate in the after life?

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by Nobody: 9:38am On Apr 19, 2020
NaijaMemes:
Atheism ke? Why would someone say that he or she does not believe in God?

Just because there are fake pastors, it should not drive one away from God. I know that churches can be disappointing at times but God is still there for us.
abi, just like sayin u wont own a car becos people do die frm accident
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by Nobody: 9:41am On Apr 19, 2020
ogawriter:
I just want to say this, and it is entirely based on personal opinion.

A lot of people are already doubting how important religion is. And if I am being honest, I myself have also pondered this past weeks on if truly religion is worth it.

With the many men of God who work miracles especially in Africa, once would have thought that they would have been able to heal a few patients since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least speak to the Almighty to help us with a lasting solution.

This has not in any way affected my beliefs because I do know that salvation is personal. But I fear that these are dark times for religion and church goers.

My 2 cents
you are a christian right??

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Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 10:14am On Apr 19, 2020
Vicachiever:
Let me also add that there is a new atheist group. This ones wont tell u that the dont believe in God o but they fight anything religion and both condemn and abuse faith in God or service of God. They full nairaland and are the ones spoiling christian threads. They wont come here and make noise because by their stage of evolution they cant accept the name atheist. This how atheism starts in develiped societies but in future they will all become professing atgeist.
Atheism is in the rise in nigeria because increased secular education that had lost moral background and globalisation because of increased acess to the internet and knowlege. This is the age of information . the bible said in the endtime knowledge shall increase. Daniel 12.
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If knowledge and access to information are increasing, then why should religion be in the decline? Is religion a from of anti-knowledge? A form of ignorance?
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 10:16am On Apr 19, 2020
Vicachiever:
A FOOL SAYS IN HIS HEART THERE IS NO GOD. most atheist are agnostics, they dont know if there is God but many others are hardened sinners who pretend and hope there is no God so that they wont fear for judgement against sin. A few others are confused because of some terrible situation and experience and decide that its safe to assume God does not exist because of the chaos in the world but all these self acclaimed atheist fear darkness, death and spiritism which is a proof to them that the unseen exist. God has used several instances to try to reach them but they harden their heart. Well when death comes it will be too late and the sound of their cry will go up forever.


This anger and threats that you religious people do does not work. It turns people away from religion.
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by VcStunner(m): 10:21am On Apr 19, 2020
What's Atheism?

Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by Timfreds(m): 12:20pm On Apr 19, 2020
Really there is increasing number of atheists in nairaland.
But to me I attribute it to DEMONS personifying as nairalanders and always commenting on issues of religion just to deceive people from God. The devil is all out for souls to take to hell.
Please nairalanders, don't fall for Satan, Jesus loves you.
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 1:04pm On Apr 19, 2020
Timfreds:
Really there is increasing number of atheists in nairaland.
But to me I attribute it to DEMONS personifying as nairalanders and always commenting on issues of religion just to deceive people from God. The devil is all out for souls to take to hell.
Please nairalanders, don't fall for Satan, Jesus loves you.

Keep quiet.

See your mouth like demon.

Is it hard for you to accept that there are people who do not believe in your god, and are living a good life?
Re: 5 Reasons Why Atheism Is On The Rise Today by MacCantStopMe: 1:04pm On Apr 19, 2020
VcStunner:
What's Atheism?


Atheism is the lack of belief in a god?

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