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RaySimran:
I knew it was fake news since the deeper universe wasn't troubled. Edochie is not an ordinary man that would go like that without mother earth sending signals.

That's quite deep man.
I mean your terminology.

A word is enough for the wise.
Religion.....

That's commendable.
They need a brain overhaul.

Recycled ideologies, caused by Political Party prostitution. Yet, give a dog a bone, and it's going to be your friend.

Bitter souls, trying to claim knowledge of Nigeria's problems solution.

Trust politicians at your own risk. Even when you, the reader of my comment joins politics and attain power, you'll be shocked by your new attitude.

It's quite Toxic.

MaxInDHouse:
You asked two important questions!

[1] What is RELIGION?
Religion is a system that brings together spiritualists from different nations, works of life, class, social background and makes them One global family of peace loving worshipers as they think alike using spirituality to set standards among themselves which will eventually lead to peaceful coexistence among them.

[2] What is FALSE RELIGION?
False religion is a system that brings the people living in the same neighborhood together with the purpose of imitating true religion but it's void of spirituality so adherents of false religions can't cohabit peacefully among themselves instead they will continue to be turn apart due to racism and politics since they are not spiritually glued together as one family.

Remember that false religions is all about imitation so books meant for adherents of true religion will be found in their hands and they may choose to bear names similar to adherents of the true religion but since there is no spirituality everything they holds will fail and each of them will end up selfishly seeking his or her own personal interest!🙂

Noted.
I hope those who needs this find it resourceful.

Kobojunkie:
What hell have you been to? When? How did you return from it? 🥱🥱🥱

2. So, Spirituality is another religious ideal claiming to be the true religion? 🥱🥱🥱

I anticipated your comment.
Besides, hell is just a state of mind, so is heaven.

Secondly, SPIRITUALITY to me and like-minded people, isn't with norms and forms that blind or confuse it's gullible followers.

SPIRITUALITY, I never said was a true religion. But on the flip side, it's just being true to yourself without mythology or fantasy religion paints

immaculatesense:
Why hasn't it been fix since all these years from PDP administration when insecurity started?
Or
Why hasn't our National Grid been fix since all these years from PDP administration when it started collapsing?

What has not been fixed in almost 30 years should now be fixed in one year because one tribe has never been elected president and you want it badly either by hook or by crook.
Go fix am na.

No Be Juju Be Dat?

Why answer the fellow. Some people think absolutely irrational.

tctrills:
Still, you are misdefining the term religious. You have created an entirely false definition for the word thats why I said you are giving a dog a bad name to slay it. Yes, every religion has a founder, but if your point is that you can't be spiritual because you associate with a religion, you will be wrong. Even if you do away with all known religions and begin to worship God according to your own dictates, congrats, you have only created your own religion. So you can't escape from being religious if your goal is spirituality.

Your last point, spirituality existed even before the coming in of religion. Please explain

No, sorry friend. At no point have I said that it can't work together.
And as for the fact that I said spirituality existed before religion, I think that's correct. Though all channels relate to the same universe (God). At least, we know the history of most religions. Yet, before them, people still relates with the universe. I used a very distinct example, Yoga, relates with the universal energy (God), through, keeping fit, and meditation. An animists, relates with God by simply loving creatures.... The list goes on.

MaxInDHouse:
Real Spiritualists connect themselves for the benefit of global peace throughout the world it's a RELIGION, no spirituality without communicating with other spiritualists but when false religionists try to do the same they won't meet the goal because what they have is not real!

Nice view, thanks.
But, for clarity, what's a religion and what makes another (religion) false.
That's the problem with religion. Always confusing its own believers with different inductrinations, under the very same religion.
Here's my view on SPIRITUALITY, it has to do with relating with yourself, others and nature, irrespective of their system of believe.
In the other hand, a religious person, example Christian, sees an opposite religion as an enemy. Due to the norms and forms guiding the Christian faith. Mind you, am only using Christianity as a reference point. Nothing personal. Even under the same faith, you have different beliefs, like the Pentecostal, saying that the Catholic faith and others are fake. Even in the Muslim believe, you have extremist and fanatics. So, we all, even the non religious, believe in a divine universal intelligence (God). What separates the R from the S, is how they chose to relate with the universe (God).

tctrills:
What you have done is giving a dog a bad name in order to kill it.
You don't even know what it means to be religious.
Now learn

Being religious means identifying with a religion and believing in its core teachings. It often involving belief in a god or gods, a sense of the sacred, and a moral or spiritual framework. It usually includes practices (like prayer, worship, rituals), beliefs (about the divine, life’s purpose, or what’s right and wrong), and sometimes belonging to a religious community.

People can be religious in different ways: some focus more on personal faith, others on rituals or ethics, and some on community and tradition.

In short, it is impossible to be spiritual without being religious.

No one says that they are completely out of touch with each other. You just defined religion, based on what you learned. So, why not define spirituality, with as much insight as you defined the other. You see, you might not be able to so fluent in defining the later. Because you weren't into it's study, as much as the other.
It's just like saying, "there's a difference from knowing the path, and walking the path".
Anyway, thanks for your insight. It's an open forum. But don't make it seem you are tutoring others, like you said, "now learn".
I spelt out my point. So you Just drop yours.
Note these, "never force your ethics and system of believe on others". Every one has a path.

Dtruthspeaker:
I asked a question but clearly you see you goofed so you are deflecting because you cannot reasonably answer it

Goofed?
Sometimes, there's a level of knowledge you attain, and you don't argue, because they'll just not get it.

Secondly, that's my perspective, backed by others who have towed the same path before me and even presently.

Just like the difference between a JOB and WORK:

tctrills:
Being religious is equally a way of life.

Yeah, obviously.
It's just more of living another man's (founder) view of life. The good side of it, is the moral side. Kinda gets coiled up with the fears of the do's & don't's. Inductrinations that simply not reflect universal Truth most times.

On the other hand, I view (through thorough research and personal experience), find SPIRITUALITY to be simply about health and well-being.

And for those who really think they are the same. I think that's to some extent wrong. Because spirituality existed even before the coming in of religion.

MaxInDHouse:
Same thing Religion is associating with fellow spiritualists but false religions has nothing to do with spirituality so it's like comparing currency to gold Religion is like currency which makes people of all races relate easily while only few people care for gold.
So a spiritualist can turn gold to money by selling it to those who know it's value but raw cash doesn't need such again!🙂

Love your view

Lucifyre:
They are basically the same thing with just a slight difference or should I say distinction without a difference lol. Religion is people following and believing myths made up for them which they inherit through indoctrination. Spirituality is people believing, inventing/making up their own myths to follow. At the end empty claims are the foundations of both.

I think you have a deeper insight into the subject matter. Unlike the ones above.

tctrills:
What you have done is giving a dog a bad name in order to kill it.
You don't even know what it means to be religious.
Now learn

Being religious means identifying with a religion and believing in its core teachings. It often involving belief in a god or gods, a sense of the sacred, and a moral or spiritual framework. It usually includes practices (like prayer, worship, rituals), beliefs (about the divine, life’s purpose, or what’s right and wrong), and sometimes belonging to a religious community.

People can be religious in different ways: some focus more on personal faith, others on rituals or ethics, and some on community and tradition.

In short, it is impossible to be spiritual without being religious.

It's good to have your view.
SPIRITUALITY is just a simple way of life and well being. Example, yoga practice.
Anyway way, I might have to revisit this soon with you.
Kinda busy now.

Dtruthspeaker:
Where have you seen a religious person who is not spiritual?

Why comment when you have nothing really to say?
Seek both about each of them. Maybe with personal experience you will know, they might seem woven together. But, have different facts.
Anyway, good you stopped bye.

I'm not religious but I'm definitely a very spiritual person. I've always said that religion is for people who are scared of ending up in hell. SPIRITUALITY is for those who've been there already.

To be religious only and not spiritual, is just to follow the onward form of religion, which means you are just following the shell and not going to the essence.

True religion is not about possessing the truth. No religion does that. It's is rather an invitation into a journey that leads one towards the mystery of God.

Religion is believing in someone else's experience. SPIRITUALITY is having your own experience.

SPIRITUALITY begins begins where religion ends. SPIRITUALITY is no longer about crowd. It's about personal communion with the divine.

You are born with a spiritual life plan consisting of two primary goals. Your soul purpose; the growth and expansion you hope to take away with you: and your life purpose; the legacy you hope to leave behind.

When ever you respect and admire a spiritual quality, it starts to grow in yourself.

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.

The world is our university. The universe is our professor, wisdom is our homework, and love is our final exam.

Be aware of your thoughts, for self -talk is a conversation with the universe.

God is consciousness.

Overthinking is the biggest cause of our unhappiness. Keep yourself occupied. Keep your mind off things that don't help you. Think positively.

How we respond to tragedy is the Hallmark of character. Suffering a great loss places us at a spiritual milepost. The wind of our souls can either sour and wither or rejoice and thrive.

No one achieves great things by following a crowd. Have a spine, strike your own path.

There's always going to be skeptics. Prove them wrong.

The spiritual life doesn't remove us from the world. But leads us deeper into it.

SPIRITUALITY is not adopting more believes and assumptions, but uncovering the best in you.

You people accuse tinubu for doing photos.
But if he never showed up in Kwara, we'll call him inhumane.
So, criticize wisely folks.

So, what will we say of this?
If it were Nigeria, we will be quick to call it cult rivalry casualty.
Nigerian student, stabbed to death in the UK?
Opinions plsss.....

This was very anticipated.
No business man doesn't want profit. Especially, business that loan was the capital base.
But then, why is it always that when Dangote comes into a particular sector, the price of that commodity skyrockets.
Business men are just like politicians.
Ones established, they forgot campaign promises.

Maintenance is the thing. Some years later, you'll find them being packed at the government house workshop. Probably vandalized.

SOUL CONNECTIONS ARE NOT OFTEN FOUND AND WORTH EVERY BIT OF FIGHT LEFT IN YOU TO KEEP.

TO WALK THE SPIRITUAL PATH, IS TO CONTINUALLY STEP OUT INTO THE UNKNOWN.

LET YOUR FAITH BE BIGGER THAN YOUR FEAR. HAVE FAITH, SUCCESS WILL BE NEAR.

CHARACTER CANNOT BE DEVELOPED IN EASE AND QUIET. ONLY THROUGH EXPERIENCE OF TRIALS AND SUFFERING CAN THE SOUL BE STRENGTHEN, AMBITION INSPIRED, AND SUCCESS ACHIEVED.

WOMEN ARE NATURALLY PURE SOULS, ON SO MUCH HIGHER A SPIRITUAL PLANE TO BEGIN WITH THAN MEN.

TRUE STRENGTH IS IN THE SOUL AND SPIRIT, NOT IN MUSCLES.

SPIRITUALITY DOESN'T COME FROM RELIGION. IT COMES FROM OUR SOUL.

NO MATTER HOW DIFFICULT IT MAY SEEM, THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO AND SUCCEED AT.

QUIET THE MIND AND THE SOUL WILL SPEAK.

THE PRIVILEGE OF A LIFETIME IS TO BECOME WHO YOU TRULY ARE.

I always pity those who keep ranting on this forum, about how one politician is better than the other.
There's a big difference, BTW being wealthy, and being in power.
Like I always say.... Politicians, usually suffer memory loss, after being elected, because, they usually forget all their campaign promises.

Moderator101:
I hope so.

Niger, Iraq and Chad had US troops on ground in their country all in the name of fighting terrorism.

Niger suspended its military agreement with the U.S.

Iraqi political factions and parliament votes have repeatedly demanded that U.S. forces leave Iraqi territory,

Chadian officials at one point threatened to expel U.S. troops from bases.

One common reason they all seem to have is that terrorism often got worse, not better.

I wonder why.

I've always said that when the US military steps in, in a so called intervention, the latter of that country, is always worse than the beginning.
God will help us.

I wonder why men are acting like boys.
Anyway, trending brings money this days, so, anything to trend.

Bow?
This is just a temporal restrain.

Most criticism, without critical thinking is unfair I guess.
Firstly, are you sure that the man knew that the picture would be leaked out?
He's a senator, he's entitled to other funds like sitting allowances, constituency project funds, even occasional stipend from FG, not to talk of bribes upandan. Not just his salary. So with all this source fetching him tens of millions monthly, is it really out of place for a serving senator to be rich and enjoy himself?
It it were your father's being the senator, would you think it's a crime to be in his position of wealth?
Or, if you yourselves were a senator, or politician, would you act differently (be truthful)?
Power is not expected to humble everyone. It only brings out the real you.
Don't we hear or see even religious leaders doing same, instead of helping their poor members, they flaunt their wealth in the most indecent manner before poor members.
Even in tetiary institutions, don't we see lecturers using wealth and power to oppress student?
This happens in al works of life.
Wealth and especially power, comes with memory loss (arrogance and pride); especially in politicians, because once in power, we forget all our promises.
Nevertheless, I don't think up to fifty percent of an average Nigerian, would do otherwise, if given the opportunity.
Sometimes you don't need to criticize, because you don't even know yourself that much.

GOD DEVELOPES THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BY ALLOWING YOU TO EXPERIENCE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH YOU ARE TEMPTED TO EXPRESS THE EXACT OPPOSITE QUALITY.

INTEGRITY IS BUILT BY DEFEATING THE TEMPTATION TO BE DISHONEST.

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE SIN, BECAUSE A LITTLE SIN IS OFTEN LIKE A LITTLE PREGNANT; IT'LL EVENTUALLY SHOW ITSELF.

DON'T GIVE UP, - GROW UP!

KNOW WHAT SPARKS THE LIGHT IN YOU, SO THAT IN YOUR OWN WAY, ILLUMINATE THE WORLD.

DEEP SOUL SEARCHING IS REQUIRED FOR FINDING YOUR TRUE WORTH.

THERE'S NO OTHER BETTER SPIRITUAL TEACHER THAN YOUR OWN SOUL.

FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION. IT WILL ALWAYS TAKE YOU TO THE RIGHT DESTINATION.

Deep soul searching is required in finding your true worth.

ogododo:
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Duke was formally registered as a member of the ADC in Ward 5, Calabar Municipality, where he also received his membership card amid cheers from supporters.

This marks the second time the former governor has left the PDP. He previously defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate, a move that was trailed by controversy.

Meanwhile, the ADC leadership in Bakassi Local Government Area has called on Cross Riverians to identify with the party, describing it as a credible platform for transformative change in Nigeria.

The call was made after a stakeholders’ meeting involving chapter executive members, ward chairmen, and secretaries of the party in Bakassi. The leaders urged Nigerians to reclaim the country from what they described as the misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).


In a statement made available to journalists in Calabar on Friday, the party said:
“We invite our family and friends who are still undecided to join the ADC today, as the party is poised to bring about transformative change in Nigeria.”

The statement, signed by the Bakassi Chapter Chairman, Emmanuel Asuquo, and Secretary, Eko Boco, reaffirmed the chapter’s loyalty to the national leadership of the party.

“We express our unwavering support and confidence in the leadership of Senator David Mark, National Chairman, and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary, and pledge our loyalty to all recognised organs and structures of the party at all levels as we work towards building a strong and united ADC,” the statement read
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/just-in-donald-duke-dumps-pdp-joins-adc/

I feel dude should have stayed off all this active politics for now. He has earned more respect by not being in the spotlight.