₦airaland Forum

If you close down churches thousands will become jobless.

So, it's all about material gains and job creation?

@alheri,
One love to you too. I'm for peace!

But I don't think we should ostracize the North because of its huge Muslim population. How do we want their offspring to feel if all they see and read in popular fora is people measuring their ability and worth by what used to be their forefathers' trade? Imagine, till date, people still refer to us from Ibadan and its environs (Ikire, Gbongan, Iwo, Ede, Oshogbo etc) as "meat sellers!" True, some of our people (mostly illiterates then) used to sell meat in those days. And I have never sold meat in my life! I also want people to know that speaking or reading or writing in Arabic does not make one an illiterate. Remember that English is just like Arabic. A mere language! In fact, there were times when subsequent education ministries in Nigeria made it mandatory for students to learn world languages like Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, German, Italian and etc, as parts of our educational curricular. So, if I chose to speak any of these languages instead of English would I be considered an illiterate? Let me tell you something: Late Abubakar Gumi won a very prestigious award as both an Arabic and Islamic scholar, while Wole Soyinka won the Nobel laurel prize, very prestigious indeed, in English literature, could we have said that Wole's award was better because it was for English? No! Languages are simply what they are -- languages!

Did you know that white English (Anglo-Saxons) used to dwell in caves and groves and were so backward that they ate raw, uncooked foods? Did you know that for thousands of years while the Arabs were enjoying a tremendous literacy, the whole of Europe was in total darkness? Did you know that the Arabs (while spreading Islam across Europe) were the first alchemists? Did you know that an Arab invented calculus? Did you know that algebra was from the Arabic word al-ghibr? I know some Nigerians are quick to remind us that "English is our lingua franca." Personnaly, I prefer my mother tongue, Yoruba, to this borrowed and foreign language, English. But in order for me to be "socially" and economically relevant in today's world, my parents had to send me to learn English. I love languages, but I love Yoruba best!

There's nothing wrong in being nomadic! Wasn't the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) a goat herder and caravan trader? Wasn't Jesus born inside a very dirty and stinking animal stable? Both men are, today, more influential than ever! Their influences are prominent in our daily lives. Imagine all those senseless religious combats; Osama Bin Laden's and George Bush's idiosyncrasies nonetheless.

And to many of you who didn't know: The Holy Bible was not written in English. The Old Testament (Torah) was written in Hebrew, while the New Testament (Evangel/injil) was written in Greek. The Romans stole a copy to their country and translated it into their language. Later, down the road, the eccentric King James of England sent emissaries to Rome to secure a copy, which was later ommited and added to and translated into English. Thus, the incredibly popular "King James Version" of the bible. If the bible were to have been left in its original form, Hebrew and Greek, would you people be calling the Christians of Nigeria illiterates today? And remember Jesus neither spoke nor wrote in English! In my diary, my mother tongue, Yoruba, is superior to English! Thank you.

If you don't think the newly mushroomed churches should be banned then you are of the opinion that they're performing to your expectation, so stop complaining about the excesses of their "pastors."

We know of the firmly established, and traditionally ecclesiastic churches but, over the years, thousands of mushroom ones have sprung up. Maybe the revolution should be about closing down these "new era" establishments and give the real churches chance to preach the truth.

Seun, OK.

Why should God protect persons that fail to acknowledge his existence or even presence

@prettyH, there were better Christians than you in that doomed aircraft.

See how can u compare a babalawo? He is no better than the devil. For one to be considered a real christian because i am, u must be a follower of Christ so please no comparison

I repeat, a babalawo that is not as religiously biased as yourself can enter paradise before you. And that is if you will enter paradise at all!

But till all Nigerians accept Jesus as Lord and saviour before alot of things will start falling into place.

You're wrong!!!!!! Na lie, you can not force anybody into your religion!

@alheri, will you please get off my back! What's the matter with you?

Seun, you should let people know that religion issues are touchy and sensitive. They should refrain from those issues in order for peace to rule in the world!


@alheri, I originally posted the above-written statement. So, please, don't be emotional at all! Newton's Third Law of Motion states that "To every action, there's equal or opposite reaction." Thank you.

Gani's answer made more sense and dealt with the plight of the nation; Okotie's answer is foggy, wordy, and absolutely nonsense!

i don't like most of emm and dog, cats, snakes all fall under d category! horses: they r fun to look at in movies but i definately don't want to ride one.  i can still remember my firstride on one it wasn't pretty!!!

You rode on cats, dogs, and snakes? What're you talking about?

The "Big-Bang" theory is a confirmation of the Scriptural evidence (Qur'anically, anyway) of the formation of the Universe! When the Creator simply says: "Be! And it is," which is "KUN FAYA KUN."

Tell the truth, @ Exu, you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow (even with all your Accu-weather forecasters and Tsunami calculators), so my brother, believe in the Power of the Unseen. At least, acknowledge the Existence of the Unseen -- if you care not to believe!

They have found a better name for the sport.

Which sport and what better name?

If you meant "soccer" -- what does it mean to you? Football "foot+ball" makes a whole lot of sense to me!

American "football" makes no sense! They run around in those ridiculous gears (very fat people and giants), and they seldomly kick the stinking, oblong pig skin with their legs!

The rest of the world love the real football. It's stylish, beautiful, and highly dignified. You know it's true.

Why are some of us blindly following the Americans in calling the most celebrated game in the world, Football, soccer?

I think it is so wrong for the Americans to erroneously and arrogantly refer to their ugly game, which is an offshoot of Rugby game, football! Shouldn't the commonsense dictate that the game is better referred to as football if it's universally played with two feet? What do you think?

Thank you, Diakim! May the almighty Allah continue to bless you (Amin).

Also, kudos to "Hnd - holder" for sharing with us that insightful write-up. Thanks.

Pele of Brazil, Tesilimi (Thunder) Balogun of Nigeria, Segun Odegbami of Nigeria, Atunga of Tunisia, and Roger Miller of Cameroon!

Goldenoc, it takes two to tango.

Badminton? That's my game! I love it!

Mackjavel, you're welcome anytime to discuss about how to make Africa great; not about how to continue killing one another. Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta!

In the following order:

Tesilimi (Thunder) Balogun, Segun Odegbami, Mudashiru Lawal, Kunle Awesu, Felix Owolabi (Owo-Blow), Rashidi Yekinni, Idowu Otubushin (Slow-Poison), Odiye (the best defender; even though, he killed Nigeria in the 1978 World Cup qualifiers), Emmanuel Okala (Best goalkeeper), Best Ogedegbe (2nd Best goalkeeper), and Fatai Atere.

Yeah, right! The same way Hebrew, Greek (the two languages of Bible), Arhamaic (language Jesus spoke), French, and English will be strange to any non-speakers of those foreign languages. Their writings will be so foreign and meaningless. Got that right?

Honestly, I am laughing out loud! Well said, well said.

You're right, brother! But these guys tend to be making excuses for them in the name of patriotism.

Guys, all you need do is pay attention to the young girl: "... but l still need more answers because l'm really confused, many people said l should leave the guy, but this guy said he will die if l leave him. and he mean it." I could only deduce by this statement that they have started having an affair behind the other girl's back (the poor sister). Again, she said: "... no two options in this matter than to leave this guy even if he wants to die let him die." With statements like these, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. I think she has dated (and is still dating) the guy. The key word here is "leave." Why do you need to leave something if you're not holding on to it in the first place? Let's just advise her to stop the immorality. Pure and simple!

Going to churches and mosques doesn't make you sinless. A babalawo or an animist might not be as sinful as either a christian or Muslim.

The Bellview plane mishap was due to poor maintenance. So if it was obvious that the airline did not adequately maintain its aircraft, still, God ought to stop the accident from happening? If a car doesn't have a (good) brake and it ends up in a ditch, killing the occupants [whether they all go to church/mosque or not], is the good God (or the driver/owner that didn't care to repair his car) to blame? Don't blame God -- blame the poor maintenance.

About the Britain's station bombings: the youngsters were unhappy because the British Blair has become a lackey of the American Bush -- it was all geopolitical in nature! Both governments' illegal presence in Iraq didn't help the matter either! God had nothing to do with it.

Remember that God has given each and every one of us a FREE WILL! That's why we can decide if something is good or bad.

Teach them, brother!

Which one you didn't understand? The Yoruba proverb, or that of the leper?

Interesting Nigerian movies? Did you understand @seriks' post? He was only rebutting @AngelaK, for crying out loud!

I'm a bit surprised that you didn't know what my point was, really! Did you want me to spill the beans, all the way? That's why I can only use proverbs, adages, and allegories. This guy, Mackjavel, needs to be pacified, so he doesn't go ahead and carry out his "jungle justice" against our people, who don't really care about Obasanjo, Gbagbo, and Mbeki, or any of those unproductive African leaders!

I know you've tried enough, Seun. Let's just continue begging this aggrieved man ooooo! A Yoruba proverb says, "E je k'ape were loko iyawo, k'o le je k'ari ile gbe."

Also, remember, "a leper can not milk the cow, but can surely waste the milk."

It's just a food for thought ooooo!

Are you saying that MKO was a "4-1-9" scammer? Please, explain yourself, @bani!

In fact, me a no no for am oooo!