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The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 6:12am On Mar 05, 2023
The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates.

This is to redeem the image of the Church that has been stained with public endorsement of candidates in recent years thereby making it appear Christians are partisans.
Though Christians are advised to be active in politics cos their good minds are needed for positive development especially in times like this . And unity is highly needed in Christianity. Islam is taking advantage of the unity among them to progress in their ways. Christianity is should imbide unity very much. There should be no discrimination so that we they can speak with one strong voice.
See how people are making mockery of Christianity.
Tinubu abused the body of Christ by hiring fake Bishops. He did this cos he saw the loop hole in how some clerics openly open their hands to receive money without thinking about it's source. We can recall the political romance of Ayo Oritsejafor and GEJ btw 2021-2015 era.

Obi too abused it by going to different church programs for campaign.
I think CAN should inform Churches they risk losing credibility when politicians come to their programs for campaigns. CAN should seriously avcomodated all Christian bodies including Catholics if possible.
Clerics should be shunned with the way they openly criticise elected officers during teachings/preachings. It ll make them appear partisan. They may see themselves as voice of the people but it's a delicate part to thread cos their words ll surely be misinterpreted.
They are free to give advise, suggestions but certainly not as dint vote for this or that.
For example, A Rev Father like Father Mbaka made himself to be seen as been partisan. This earned him cautions from the Catholic authorities.
Clerics can only advise Christians to be active in politics, be wise in voting and shun open support for candidates via Church channels or programs.
Muslims are insulting Christians with politics especially as we v lots of Prophets who said:

* Tinubu won't win APC primaries and he won
* They said he won't win presidential election but he won
* Now they v said he won't be sworn in and the mocking Muslims are o social media throwing jabs. Especially one Sheik Jamiu Bello of Ilorin released a WhatsApp broadcast dissing the Pastors that saw vision of Tinubu losing the elections. He subtly used that msg to diss Christianity in Nigeria. Meanwhile, it's well known that Islam has lots of her scandals and illicit acts but they know how to cover it up with pretence.

Some Pastors too only see terrible visions especially when giving prophecies for the start of new year. Truly, common sense ll call someone if the Pastor is called by God to only see terrible things. Are the sins of Nigerians so bad and weighty that only bad things are seen?
Henceforth, there should be screening out of false Prophets by people. They are the one that can de-market them or ban them economically when they experience little or no patronage. People should be wise to know who's the real Prophet and who's the fake.
Just as we v fake Muslim Clerics, Alfas, we v fake Pastors. But those from Islam don't enjoy large publicity like their Christian counterparts.
It's time the body of Christ use their popularity for truth, goodness abs genuine Gospel. God dwells in places that are holy, not in falsehood.
Lastly, Christians should desist from mocking their leaders if they erred. Rather, the should withdraw quietly when they spot falsehood. This ll reduce the level of spread of negative news about Christianity.
Because Christianity is the reason we enjoy liberty of life in this 21st century. The labour of the Apostles in new testament gave rise to human rights and freedom of the mind enjoyed today. That can't be found easily in Islam as we v countries that still withhold rights if women. Not to condemn them but to quickly point few differences.
Christianity isn't a political party but a way of life. As in the way life should be lived that gives free will, dominion, peace, respect to women, UNITY and respect for people's opinion among other good news.
Let there be unity among all Christian bodies.
May God guide our hearts to do well always. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ rest and abide with us forever, amen.

Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Nobody: 6:20am On Mar 05, 2023
Let them continue na and that’s how they’ll keep playing into the hands of Muslims who are more united .

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Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by orisa37: 6:23am On Mar 05, 2023
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU BELIEVE. THAT'S FAITH!
AND THAT'S DEMONSTRATED BY OSINBAJO AND OBI.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by SuperSupremo(m): 6:26am On Mar 05, 2023
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Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Golden456(m): 6:37am On Mar 05, 2023
IyaebeTheGreat:
Let them continue na and that’s how they’ll keep playing into the hands of Muslims who are more united .
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 6:56am On Mar 05, 2023
IyaebeTheGreat:
Let them continue na and that’s how they’ll keep playing into the hands of Muslims who are more united .
They should not continue. It's so bad these days. We need unity in Christendom.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Evergreen4(m): 6:57am On Mar 05, 2023
Sharap, Imams and sheiks have be doing this for years now, no body raised alarm. Now that churches have joined their game every one is raising eye brow

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Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Lamasta(m): 7:12am On Mar 05, 2023
There is difference between winning and rigging...
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 7:22am On Mar 05, 2023
Evergreen4:
Sharap, Imams and sheiks have be doing this for years now, no body raised alarm. Now that churches have joined their game every one is raising eye brow
They could at least apply wisdom. Maybe Christians should serve as whistle blowers to Imams and Sheikhs heresy preachings and political invilbemevts.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by CaptMarvel(m): 8:09am On Mar 05, 2023
A good message for Enenche and his cohorts. Endorsing politicians on the altar of God for their own selfish gains, God will judged them.
Goodlady:
The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates.

This is to redeem the image of the Church that has been stained with public endorsement of candidates in recent years thereby making it appear Christians are partisans.
Though Christians are advised to be active in politics cos their good minds are needed for positive development especially in times like this . And unity is highly needed in Christianity. Islam is taking advantage of the unity among them to progress in their ways. Christianity is should imbide unity very much. There should be no discrimination so that we they can speak with one strong voice.
See how people are making mockery of Christianity.
Tinubu abused the body of Christ by hiring fake Bishops. He did this cos he saw the loop hole in how some clerics openly open their hands to receive money without thinking about it's source. We can recall the political romance of Ayo Oritsejafor and GEJ btw 2021-2015 era.

Obi too abused it by going to different church programs for campaign.
I think CAN should inform Churches they risk losing credibility when politicians come to their programs for campaigns. CAN should seriously avcomodated all Christian bodies including Catholics if possible.
Clerics should be shunned with the way they openly criticise elected officers during teachings/preachings. It ll make them appear partisan. They may see themselves as voice of the people but it's a delicate part to thread cos their words ll surely be misinterpreted.
They are free to give advise, suggestions but certainly not as dint vote for this or that.
For example, A Rev Father like Father Mbaka made himself to be seen as been partisan. This earned him cautions from the Catholic authorities.
Clerics can only advise Christians to be active in politics, be wise in voting and shun open support for candidates via Church channels or programs.
Muslims are insulting Christians with politics especially as we v lots of Prophets who said:

* Tinubu won't win APC primaries and he won
* They said he won't win presidential election but he won
* Now they v said he won't be sworn in and the mocking Muslims are o social media throwing jabs. Especially one Sheik Jamiu Bello of Ilorin released a WhatsApp broadcast dissing the Pastors that saw vision of Tinubu losing the elections. He subtly used that msg to diss Christianity in Nigeria. Meanwhile, it's well known that Islam has lots of her scandals and illicit acts but they know how to cover it up with pretence.

Some Pastors too only see terrible visions especially when giving prophecies for the start of new year. Truly, common sense ll call someone if the Pastor is called by God to only see terrible things. Are the sins of Nigerians so bad and weighty that only bad things are seen?
Henceforth, there should be screening out of false Prophets by people. They are the one that can de-market them or ban them economically when they experience little or no patronage. People should be wise to know who's the real Prophet and who's the fake.
Just as we v fake Muslim Clerics, Alfas, we v fake Pastors. But those from Islam don't enjoy large publicity like their Christian counterparts.
It's time the body of Christ use their popularity for truth, goodness abs genuine Gospel. God dwells in places that are holy, not in falsehood.
Lastly, Christians should desist from mocking their leaders if they erred. Rather, the should withdraw quietly when they spot falsehood. This ll reduce the level of spread of negative news about Christianity.
Because Christianity is the reason we enjoy liberty of life in this 21st century. The labour of the Apostles in new testament gave rise to human rights and freedom of the mind enjoyed today. That can't be found easily in Islam as we v countries that still withhold rights if women. Not to condemn them but to quickly point few differences.
Christianity isn't a political party but a way of life. As in the way life should be lived that gives free will, dominion, peace, respect to women, UNITY and respect for people's opinion among other good news.
Let there be unity among all Christian bodies.
May God guide our hearts to do well always. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ rest and abide with us forever, amen.

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Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 8:27am On Mar 05, 2023
Una Churches don become sure bet! Zero odds! It was as if Jesus was a politician before he clocked 30 years!

And the magas still dey attend the churches of fake prophets!

Wait till the new president is sworn in!
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 11:06am On Mar 05, 2023
AntiChristian:
Una Churches don become sure bet! Zero odds! It was as if Jesus was a politician before he clocked 30 years!

And the magas still dey attend the churches of fake prophets!

Wait till the new president is sworn in!
Calm down before masturbating on a matter that you think you can make mockery of. We v Christians that supported Tinubu. So if we v some Muslims who think it's their president alone, you guys are after what ll ruin all of you. Tinubu's president for all.
If you wan drag Christian and Muslim matter, go and invite MURIC and that loud mouthed Sheikh Jamiu Bello of Ilorin cos they are the surest wrong odds to carry.
When contributing to matters, don't wear your religious fanatic cap. Use common sense and respond like a normal person.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by jesusjnr2020(m): 11:52am On Mar 05, 2023
The church is now being led by sentiments not the Spirit of God, that's why they're walking on their own.

They even got it wrong with Donald Trump of the US during the last elections. They were so sure and desperate of his victory even after the election had been done and dusted.

They believed the election was rigged to favour Donald Trump and that Biden would never become the president even after winning the US Elections until they had nothing else to hold unto.

The same thing they've been doing here about the past elections.

It's possible to get it wrong at some point, but if they're led of the Spirit, they could be corrected by God if they're willing to follow His guidance and align themselves with Him. But they are not, so until they realize they're lost, and God is not with them on their opinions and inclinations, they'd keep walking alone.

God bless.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 6:49pm On Mar 05, 2023
Goodlady:

Calm down before masturbating on a matter that you think you can make mockery of. We v Christians that supported Tinubu. So if we v some Muslims who think it's their president alone, you guys are after what ll ruin all of you. Tinubu's president for all.
If you wan drag Christian and Muslim matter, go and invite MURIC and that loud mouthed Sheikh Jamiu Bello of Ilorin cos they are the surest wrong odds to carry.
When contributing to matters, don't wear your religious fanatic cap. Use common sense and respond like a normal person.

How many churches did Obi not attend?
Was it Tinubu that was saying the youths should take back their country?

Prominent pastors gave fake prophecies!

5G caused coronavirus! Lol.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Steep: 7:15pm On Mar 05, 2023
Goodlady:
As in the way life should be lived that gives free will, dominion, peace, respect to women, UNITY and respect for people's opinion among other good news.
.
@bold that is not what Christianity is
Christianity is about Jesus Christ and his work of salvation.

People can have that @ bold and not be Christian.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 8:31pm On Mar 05, 2023
Steep:
@bold that is not what Christianity is
Christianity is about Jesus Christ and his work of salvation.

People can have that @ bold and not be Christian.
Hm. You are right
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 8:39pm On Mar 05, 2023
AntiChristian:


How many churches did Obi not attend?
Was it Tinubu that was saying the youths should take back their country?

Prominent pastors gave fake prophecies!

5G caused coronavirus! Lol.
I know who gave 5G news. It's Pst Chris. He's entitled to his opinions.
Do I tell you about many rabid Imams? No let me wash you sotey you go dey look for cutlass or bomb to use on yourself o.
There are churches Obi didn't attend.
There are some major churches that are respected and hold weight. They declined Obi's invitation.
1. RCCG (The Redeemed Christian Church of God)
2. DLBC (Depper Life Bible Church
3. Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church).
Though RCCG was the target of your evil MURIC cos they think Osinbajo ll be desperate to fight BAT dirty in APC primaries buy you dint know Christians act through God's directions.
As much as those pastors that gave prophecy may fail and they v seen that it's not right to be partisan, Christianity is a blessing.
So I repeat, don't try to get erection yet. Muslims goof a lot and you don't see Christians lampooning them cos that's not life.
Na una dey jubilate when one scripted or acted no life person convert to Islam whereas you go melt when you see thousands of evangelism works of Christians converting without jihad people into Christianity.
Just get a life and at least be a sane Muslim.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 8:59pm On Mar 05, 2023
Goodlady:

I know who gave 5G news. It's Pst Chris. He's entitled to his opinions.
Do I tell you about many rabid Imams? No let me wash you sotey you go dey look for cutlass or bomb to use on yourself o.
There are churches Obi didn't attend.
There are some major churches that are respected and hold weight. They declined Obi's invitation.
1. RCCG (The Redeemed Christian Church of God)
2. DLBC (Depper Life Bible Church
3. Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church).
Though RCCG was the target of your evil MURIC cos they think Osinbajo ll be desperate to fight BAT dirty in APC primaries buy you dint know Christians act through God's directions.
As much as those pastors that gave prophecy may fail and they v seen that it's not right to be partisan, Christianity is a blessing.
So I repeat, don't try to get erection yet. Muslims goof a lot and you don't see Christians lampooning them cos that's not life.
Na una dey jubilate when one scripted or acted no life person convert to Islam whereas you go melt when you see thousands of evangelism works of Christians converting without jihad people into Christianity.
Just get a life and at least be a sane Muslim.

Which Imam said he was shown the winner by Allah? We already know that is a fortune teller not a Muslim! We don't peddle miracle nor prophecy.

Why can't the church face evangelism but mixed politics in it?

Which Christians act through God's direction? Those fake prophets Kwa?
Na you sabi the script una dey act! I get life. You too get!

Glad to know some churches are sane!
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 9:55pm On Mar 05, 2023
AntiChristian:



Glad to know some churches are sane!
I chose to quote this part cos most of you are misinformed and quick to focus on where you think is bad in Christianity. Are there fake prophets, yes they exist.
Are there fake Imams, Sheikh, dubious and evil Alfas, yes they are numerous especially in the north and in Ilorin.

O Muslims fo partisan politics, yes they are the originators. Recently, Imams tell who to support or vote in jumaat services, MURIC openly castigate candidates etc.
So you can see that you can't claim holier than though.
I just want to tell you that you don't need to be looking for loopholes that some erring Christians do to castigate others. Cos your Muhammad was not a total person. He made mistakes. And if his mistakes are to be lampooned, all of you ll be looking for dagger and bombs. 😆
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 7:28pm On Mar 06, 2023
Goodlady:

I chose to quote this part cos most of you are misinformed and quick to focus on where you think is bad in Christianity. Are there fake prophets, yes they exist.
Are there fake Imams, Sheikh, dubious and evil Alfas, yes they are numerous especially in the north and in Ilorin.

O Muslims fo partisan politics, yes they are the originators. Recently, Imams tell who to support or vote in jumaat services, MURIC openly castigate candidates etc.
So you can see that you can't claim holier than though.
I just want to tell you that you don't need to be looking for loopholes that some erring Christians do to castigate others. Cos your Muhammad was not a total person. He made mistakes. And if his mistakes are you be lampooned, all of you ll be looking for dagger and bombs. 😆

What did you typed?
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 7:29pm On Mar 06, 2023
AntiChristian:


What did you typed?
I typed what I typed.
Wetin you read?
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 7:28am On Mar 07, 2023
Goodlady:

I typed what I typed.
Wetin you read?

Nonsense!
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 7:40am On Mar 07, 2023
AntiChristian:


Nonsense!
That's how Christians feel when you come here and type rubbish about them or their religion.
If you can't take the heat, dint off the fan.
You v been roaming here saying trash about Christianity. You even v a moniker that's saying am against you guys. Dem curse you ni?
It's either you practice your Islam in peace or in pieces! Same way your imams usually preach heresy against Christianity and still boast nothing ll catch me. Whereas if they do do for una,as usual you ll look for your kitchen knife & bombs.
One more lesson for you to learn. Respect others n you ll get respected.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by AntiChristian: 7:59am On Mar 07, 2023
Goodlady:

That's how Christians feel when you come here and type rubbish about them or their religion.
If you can't take the heat, dint off the fan.
You v been roaming here saying trash about Christianity. You even v a moniker that's saying am against you guys. Dem curse you ni?

I can see how pained you are! Pele!


It's either you practice your Islam in peace or in pieces! Same way your imams usually preach heresy against Christianity and still boast nothing ll catch me. Whereas if they do do for una,as usual you ll look for your kitchen knife & bombs.
One more lesson for you to learn. Respect others n you ll get respected.

I won't practice Islam in pieces! All this your vituperations are nonsense! It makes no sense!

I never say thrash about Christianity. I say the truth as much as i perceive it.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 11:22am On Mar 07, 2023
AntiChristian:


I can see how pained you are! Pele!



I won't practice Islam in pieces! All this your vituperations are nonsense! It makes no sense!

I never say thrash about Christianity. I say the truth as much as i perceive it.
I v seen you say trash about Christianity in the past.
I visit Islam section and see how your masturbate on lukg@f posts.
But if you are clean, no p. Muslims who practice shit and do harm to Christians are practicing their faith in pieces.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Image123(m): 2:31pm On Mar 07, 2023
i have never been this embarrassed by the church and its leaders.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by MaxInDHouse(m): 5:34pm On Mar 07, 2023
The last vision or revelation from God has been sealed in the Bible book of Revelation where Jesus said
NO ADDITION and NO SUBTRACTION! Revelations 22:18-19

So if anyone say God showed him anything apart from what is revealed in God's word let him or her be accursed! Galatians 1:8

We may not fully understand the prophecies found in the Bible but openly declaring God revealed any secret to anyone apart from the sacred secrets found in the Bible is totally wrong!
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Kobojunkie: 5:42pm On Mar 07, 2023
Goodlady:
The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates.
This is to redeem the image of the Church that has been stained with public endorsement of candidates in recent years thereby making it appear Christians are partisans.
Though Christians are advised to be active in politics cos their good minds are needed for positive development especially in times like this . And unity is highly needed in Christianity. Islam is taking advantage of the unity among them to progress in their ways. Christianity is should imbide unity very much. There should be no discrimination so that we they can speak with one strong voice.
See how people are making mockery of Christianity.
... and cover up the fact that the church is itself lie and nothing more? undecided
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 5:53pm On Mar 07, 2023
Kobojunkie:
... and cover up the fact that the church is itself lie and nothing more? undecided
Naaa, Church isn't a lie but has been of help to you
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Kobojunkie: 5:54pm On Mar 07, 2023
Goodlady:
Naaa, Church isn't a lie but has been of help to you
Your churches are lies and your OP does not deny this as it seeks to suggest that the lie be covered up in order to avoid a repeat of the humiliations it has experienced even recently. undecided
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Goodlady(f): 5:58pm On Mar 07, 2023
Kobojunkie:
Your churches are lies and your OP does not deny this as it seeks to suggest that the lie be covered up in order to avoid a repeat of the humiliations it has experienced even recently. undecided
Mention one lie the church has lied.
Don't just challenge institutions. Have real reasons and not here say. Hope you saw how I dealt with one jihadist sympathiser above. Give good reasons.
Re: The Church Should Shun Public Endorsement Of Political Candidates by Kobojunkie: 6:04pm On Mar 07, 2023
Goodlady:
■ Mention one lie the church has lied.
■ Don't just challenge institutions. Have real reasons and not here say. Hope you saw how I dealt with one jihadist sympathiser above. Give good reasons.
1. Your church's claim to be of God is a lie as it is instead an institution no different from other institutions of this world. undecided

2. undecided

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