duchaB:


LMAO.. I assume you don't know any sha!
This earth is not my home, I am just a sojourner..

Where is the girl4rmspace? Is she still alive

JohnWickLIVES:
Choice is a funny word/paradox as it entails you had or have the resources needed to make certain decision to begin with. But Choice in the aspect of the Divine is finicky. God has the choice to stop all evil but chose not to and choosing is a feature characterized by the idea that there's something greater than you or you have a Drama complex. Like creating a simulated universe (AI program for a video game for instance) you code the choice for NPCs to have a day/night cycle. You program birds to fly at certain altitudes or limit players' powers so as not to access Deus Modus and all these for just the drama the player or developer gets from his own creation. That is on some levels the NPCs can never understand (watch Westworld for more understanding on this, how the hosts feel so alive that they can't question their reality and even questioning their reality is more a programmed feeling by their developers).
So believing in choice means there really isn't an ultimate power and even if there is ( as given by the fact some humans are more powerful than others), that ultimate power isn't ultimate but greater cos why give your creations choice they never had in the first place if it's not just for your own drama.

I come in Peace

Timoleon:
You don’t explain to them. You live at peace with your parents. If giving them a few hours of your Sunday secures that peace, give it to them. Religion/spirituality is a personal journey. If you like go to church and study online or work online, they won’t think much of it. For the most part, people are more concerned with appearances than reality. So if going to church especially if you still stay under their roof allows you and them peace of mind, do it. If you aren’t under their roof, always tell them church was fine whenever they ask ‘how was church?’ Wether you go or not.
Seek peace at all times.

Danfo:
Jamaican Proverb -" Pig ask ‘im Mumma wha mek har mout’ long so; Mumma sey, ‘No mind pickney, yuh a grow, yuh wi see"

Meaning
The pig asked his Mother why her mouth was so long; Mother said, ‘Don’t worry child, you are growing, you will see.’ Meaning: Eventually children will learn about the challenges of life.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

aribisala0:
If someone has been foolish all his life and another person recognizes it then there is a tendency to hate that person

So someone shows you your 5 daily prayers x 365 days x 30 years is just self deception

That is a bitter pill to accept and swallow.

But this is obvious

Let us start with Christianity and Islam
Logically if you follow those two religions according to their teachings

ONLY ONE is correct and the other is no different from not having a religion. Some people say "we are worshipping the same God" but is that what the Pentecostal Christianity teaches? A BIG NO. It teaches There is no Salvation Outside Jesus


So in this life do "Christians" have a better life than Muslims or indeed than anyone?

The answer is obvious and ubiquitous . I do not even need to answer that


The reverse argument applies to Islam.

Therefore whatever benefit comes from following those doctrines whilst on Earth are available to those who do not believe in any God. The only benefit that they can have that others do not is going to their heaven but

IN THIS LIFE THERE IS NO ADVANTAGE from religion that accrues to them that those without religion do not get

Aidejay:
saves a lot of stress. telling people what they want to hear>>>>>
you speak from experience?

Pelecius:

Our culture has made folks to see religion as an escape from whatever PHYSICAL problem they face. Hence, folks pray and pray without WORK, with the impression that prayers solves all.
Unfortunately, Christianity is opposite of such idea. As the formula is Work + Prayers. It's found in one form or the other throughout the scriptures.

So people apply wrong formula and become angry when they get wrong result. Worse, others become angry after yielding to their own lust and things go South.
Other category (maybe like op) are not too comfortable with the moral obligations that comes with belief in God (such as no extra marital sex, no fraud or quick money, moderate social life when they actually want more, no hate but pure love, in fact, you are to pray for your enemies, etc). Denying God seem to be an escape and such folks will look for evidence to convince themselves of such wish.
Then most are actually "abused". Growing up in a hypocritical environment. Such that they easily see the fraud of their wannabe mentors.

It's a long way, but like the scriptures said:
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free

Timoleon:
Yeah. Had too many arguments with my dad. I learnt from it. Many of them could have been avoided by just doing simpler things like. “Church was fine, we thank God” the topic on that automatically ends with such a response and no animosity between the parties

LordReed:


The sad truth is that until you are on your own most parents will brook no opposition to their religious ideas. I would say wait until you move out before you brooch the subject.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

Aidejay:



the infamous "WE THANK GOD" works everytime!

MALIGNANTGuest:

I'm not doubting you.
The Truth is, RELIGION is a way thru which people make supplication & atonement unto God.
The issue we have is, every RELIGION tries to claim ownership of God.
Some even challenge others to God's ownership through killings, destruction of lives/ properties.
But my question is
What RELIGION is GOD?
No pastor has answered this..
The question settles a lot of disputes

Plomo:


What is this? Mtchewww


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Listen OP, there is only one way to do what you want to do; and that is tell them to their faces.

I don’t know how old you are or if you’re a graduate and working or still in school or if you still live with your parents.

If you’re still in school, they assume that you’re still a kid and must listen to and do all they say because they alone know what’s best for you.

If you’re already independent to some extent, they’ll still try but at the end of the day, they have to accept that you’re your own person now. You will make your own decisions and stand by them.

If you don’t already stand up to your parents, well now is the time to start. Standing up to them does not necessarily mean being rude to them but you shouldn’t be scared to say “I’m sorry but no” when they say or suggest somethings.

Religion is a personal choice and decision. Parents should stop forcing and pushing their children. You cannot force it down someone’s throat.

indadi:



I really don't understand what you mean
I learned to work hard for what I want so that I won't have to beg from others.
I have my reasons for my decision but that's a story for another day

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

obembet:
A peaceful household shows that the bastard is still young

KallmemrB0:
I pray this guy don't experience what they actually call life.....

Bible that says praying without ceasing... is not a child's play oo

Olaideolayemi:
God doesn't have religion.. Worship him the way you understand it by yourself..

Kandeed:


Sadly, this is the truth. we grew up knowing without God if everything seems going well with you, you just gotta be careful, there's something wrong ur just ignorant of

But I hope you get to understand sooner than later tho

indadi:



I am 23 and I graduated last year

JaneYave:
The prayers you don't pray today, You will pray tomorrow.
Storms are so real. It takes prayers to stand strong when they come.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

Judybash93:
My mum is an elder in the church, my father is a strong believer and I'm an unbeliever. Due to the open relationship that I have with my father, i had to come clean so as to let him know that I'm no more a believer. He was shocked at first but when i explained reasons why I'm no more following their religious beliefs, he was satisfied and said that I should choose my way. My mum doesn't know yet.

MALIGNANTGuest:

IF I relocate you to Cape Verde or Caribbean Island with 500million in your account, you will feel same.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

indadi:
My Dad called me this evening to tell me the essence of praying. The thing is that I don't believe praying solves anything Atleast to me. the day I stopped believing and started working more on myself, I found out that things started getting better for me than those who goes to the Church and Mosques.

When I think about a lot of things I have read and what I have experienced I feel like I have always been deceived all my life.

The Pastors and Prophets with their fake miracles or the Boko Haram and their suicide with the reasons of going to heaven to get virgins.

I currently live with them though I plan on moving to my own place by the end of this year or early next year.

I really want to tell them in a polite way so they can accept my way.

My Dad won't accept this, as he believes that it is God or nothing.

aribisala0:


I hope you can get one very simple fact from the reality around you
That may be true for you but not for everyone as far as this material objective world is concerned
Many people do well without any kind of prayer and folk like you need to acknowledge and respect that with HONESTY
Japan, Korea, China, Singapore are reasonably successful nations economically and they are not Christian

Logically therefore on this earth people can do well without religion or Christianity