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The richest people in Nigeria, are they irreligious?

You need to carry out a research before concluding. You're talking about religious people and not under developed countries or lack of education, broken economy and the rest...

I can bet that most religious people are richer in Nigeria. I wouldn't be surprised if a research is carried out and it gives that result. Well that's only if you atheists who claim you're not religious come out and make it obvious so you won't be counted among the religious

From what I see, you want to test for the reason behind the high level of poverty and illiteracy among black Americans and africans........ I can bet you that religion will not even be a major factor.

So please go carry out a thorough research before giving us your conclusions.

I'm still looking for the irreligious nairalanders that never came out of religion and they still don't know they are religious just because they have a weird belief system which might have come about after the word religion was conceived..

Before you will be against something, the thing you're against definitely came before your decision

I'm sure there are countries that are doing well inspite of their religiousness or religiosity .... Why not mention them also.... Don't be bias

Seun:
Atheists don't depend on themselves entirely. We depend on our fellow human beings who are real, e.g. family & friends, staff, mentors, etc.

That's true, no man is an island. But do you know it's possible not to find a single person you can rely on? When I say a single person, I mean not even yourself. And what would you do when that time comes?

God may not be real to you now but He is real to some.

Your hypothesis is incorrect, but if it were correct, then God should have known that "feeding me bones" would make me an atheist.

If my null hypothesis has been rejected, who am I to maintain it..... I'm sorry about that.

But is there anything wrong in letting God see you can love Him through the bad times also? Let's take it that He exists to you... Would you only love him through the good times?

What would really make my day is to listen to a recording of little kids singing "beware of dogma, it has a bite ... there's no excuse for ignorance anymore!" and "use your mind, and you will find, that nothing fails like prayer!" When this finally happens, it will be awesome.

you never cease to amaze me dear Seun. Of course it would make your day but that will end very soon.

But don't forget whatever it is you want to teach them is also called 'dogma' till they find out things for themselves. It shows you're just doing the same thing you are accusing others of doing.

I think you are a dogma kids have to beware of also. It seems you've not thought of it that way.

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But do you know the catchy tune of them all is the one that has prayer in it? It's also the greatest lie of them all.

I better not listen to it again so as to avoid humming it unconsciously

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Wow! I can't believe it. I just received this message just now that support all I've been trying to say...........

*Square Up To Challenges* .

Thursday, February 9th .
Pastor Chris

_*My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations (James 1:2).*_

There’re some Christians who, even though they’ve been born again for a long time, still love to be “babied.” When facing challenges, rather than squaring up to those challenges by putting their faith to work, they go seeking prayers and encouragement. They like to hear such words as, “Don’t worry; God is going to turn your worst into your best, and make a way where there seems to be no way.” But that’s not good enough.

Don’t stay at the level where you’re always being pulled up; always looking for someone to encourage you, hoping that everything would work out for your good. Square up to the problem! The Bible says, _*“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”*_ (1 John 4:4). Romans 8:35-37 declares, _*“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or unclothedness, or peril, or sword?...Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”*_

You’re more than a conqueror; you’re a victor in Christ Jesus; no circumstance or situation can overwhelm you, because you’re born to win, reign and rule over circumstances. It’s your heritage in Christ Jesus. So, stop asking God to make the challenges go away; He’s not going to make them go away, because they’re for your promotion. That’s why He says, “Count it all joy when you go through diverse tests.”

You’re in God’s army; you can’t afford to be a sissy. Face challenges and win. He knows you’ll come out unscathed. He already declared, _*“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”*_ (Isaiah 43:2).

Don’t pray to God to protect you from the devil; you’re superior to the devil. The devil and all his demons are under your feet. So, square up; win, reign, and rule your world every day with the Word.

*PRAYER*

*Dear Father, I count it all joy when tests and challenges come my way. I remain joyful irrespective of contrary situations and circumstances, for I’m assured that the story has already been told, the end determined, and my testimony of victory assured in the Word. Thank you, Lord, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:* *||* *Hebrews 5:12-14* For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. *||*

*||* *Philippians 4:13* I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. *||*

*||* *2 Corinthians 4:17-18* For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal.

Christianity is not bread and butter. It isn't a rosy road. It isn't sweet at all. It only becomes sweet, infact sweeter after you've fought and won the battle.

Christianity is not for you to be a baby throughout. It is for you to grow up. It is for you to know when to do your part and when to let God do His part. It is for you to live a life of trusting and loving God through it all.

I don't know why others despise God for not answering some of their prayers or a particular prayer when God already said the road isn't that smooth.

He gave you all the answers you need by saying you'll go through a lot on your journey.

Why do you then chicken out like He promised you candy throughout your stay in Him.

Show me, where have you seen love without challenges? Where have you seen love excel without trust? Where have you seen love chicken out because for once your partner couldn't satisfy you?
What kind of love is that? What kind of love depends on candies throughout and decide not to fight for the one he loves?

What kind of lover backs out because he couldn't get a candy? How can such a lover even be a warrior.

Christians, Jesus didn't promise you that the road will all be smooth and rosy, please get that into your head.

Jesus never hide anything from you. Yet you accuse Him of not giving you candies when you want them?

He is a loving God, He will satisfy your needs when you need them because He knows better.

The prayer you think He never answered, the negative outcome might just be the right answer. If you look well and think deeply and be patient, you'll know then He answered your prayers and He also answered sweetly, in a better way than you expected.

Though He will answer your prayer but remember, just remember He created us for Him.

Can't you just stay with Him for a while? Can't you just trust Him for a little while more?

Se.un - father, the son you delight in did something else yesterday against you. He's more than determined to teach little children how to despise you, how to mock you and how to take you as nothing.

Father if it's true the little ones mean so much to you, you know they can't fight for themselves neither can they fight for their souls. You're the only one, the only God who can fight for them.

So for the sake of the little children who are alive now and those unborn, father destroy the plans of se.un in Jesus name.

Father don't just destroy it but frustrate his plans in the mighty name of Jesus.

Don't forget to do everything possible to win this young man to yourself before time ends in Jesus name

I love you so much Jesus. I know soon some people will know you answer prayers but you'll also teach them to do their part because you won't do that for them. Let them know you answer prayers Lord but you can't always give them candy. They have to prove that they can be with you through it all. That they will still choose you through the good times and bad times.

Thank you Lord for being victorious over the heart of se.un

Lepa.sharon - Lord you're the only one who really knows this person. Lord please arrest her, I mean she needs a very strong arrest. I leave her in your care lord knowing the heart of a king is in your hands and you can control it. So Lord, please take control of her and handle her your own way all to your glory in Jesus name.

She'll never miss you in Jesus name. Amen.

Good morning Holy Spirit. Jesus I love you

The tune is nice and the instrumentation.... I like it.

Seun if I find myself humming the song, I'll come for you.


See who is talking about dogma , I thought you learnt letting the kids find out things on their own? Anyways when they find out they can't depend on themselves totally, they will look for answers then.

Seun wanted God to spoon-feed him throughout but God said no son, now it's time to feed you with bones and seun ran away.....

Oh Seun, you're such a baby..... Truth be told

You couldn't stay then and now you think you're doing everything on your own? Like totally on your own? I shake my head

Heiii, Evangelist Seun... The devil will go mad the day Jesus will arrest you.

4kings:
Sure i can.

Good evening God
Thank you for making us part of this wonderful universe.
Thank you for all achievements we've made so far throughout this year.
Thank you for active grace of perseverance and wisdom to learn from our mistakes and difficulties.
Thank you for being benevolent in your own way.
Thank you for the human brain.
I pray this year would be awesome for all religious section Nairalanders and we would all learn to live a life of love; in hope and in any power that can carry this prayer.
Please reveal yourself if possible to those seeking the light that we may find peace with you if necessary.

Thank you God again.

Thank you dear

jonbellion:
loool
What did I do na

What did you not do? It seems you want your sweet heart to be mocked also

hopefulLandlord:
your sins are forgiven

go and sin no more

Ok brother Hope. As long as I don't misunderstand you again, we're good to go

Thank you

Eeeeeeewwoooooooo
Seun no go kill person ooooo.

Pastor Seun how is you?

My friend go get married quickly and start with your kids first on this forum.

But I know you will be saved before then.

How am I even sure you have no kids already since you now know what's good for atheistic kids

Kids expert

sonofluc1fer:
Im good. Just spending the day going through my old NL write-ups. Whats good?
i don forsake Lucifer since na. lone demon..

Oh my! He is alive! Thank God.

Jesus is good

Lone demon? Since you're now alone, then it's easier to grab you I believe.

I'm happy to hear from you, please take good care of yourself.

realmindz:
lol hilarious

Realmindz I just dey look you ooo. Troublemaker

hopefulLandlord:
I'm being misunderstood again!

my word is "Ha!"

mind you, I didn't type Hahahahahahahahaha or Hehehehehehehehe

now try to picture the kinda body language that flows with the word "Ha!"

select which one of the attached pic relates to the word

Funny you

Brother Hope, please forgive me. I'm very sorry.

You are the only one who knows the true meaning behind that sound of yours.

sonofluc1fer:
I'm a very resourceful person.

Just wanted to draw your attention. Missed you, how have you been?

Sonofluc1fer, are you still alive? I'm really waiting for the day you will forsake Lucifer.

Wishing you a happy Sunday!

lepasharon:
I don't care if ur disappointed in me because I don't know you.
Beauty can't be bought and I can gurantee anas has a stank wig on her head I can smell it.

I only felt disappointed because of how I take you, how I like you irrespective of our differences. I don't need to know you personally before all that.

If nothing else should bring us together, our gender should.

Some people buy beauty you know but REAL beauty can't be bought. And right now, you aren't showing that aspect of beauty that can't be bought.

I will take them as jokes. Have a splendid Sunday dear and a good morning to you (if it's morning wherever you are)

just got to see this. Victoriaviktor, please keep us up with updates lets know when you've gotten a place.

It is well.

4kings:
Ya and resurrected like Christ.
Hallelujah!!!!

4kings

Can't you say a prayer here?

realmindz:
I can bet you are a very ugly girl. Nothing personal, just saying.

jonbellion:
also extremely myopic and just plain dumb

lepasharon:
My thoughts too with a bald head too

hopefulLandlord:
ha!

Can you all see yourselves? And you are very proud of all these?

Lepasharon I'm highly disappointed in you. You being a lady also. I pray no one does this to you outside this forum..

A lady should be careful of how she mocks the beauty or physique of another lady because she has no idea whom majority of gentlemen will prefer between her and the other she mocks.

I hope it's all a joke but I think by now we should know when to joke and when not to.

And you, Jonbellion, when will you learn?

Lenny.cool - Lord Jesus, please mark him. Thank you Lord

Good morning Holy Spirit.

Lord Jesus I thank you because when I can't or forget to pray outside this thread, this thread remains a continuous prayer on its own unto you. This thread remains active crying day and night unto you for the souls it carries.

So Lord I believe you're working out things for your glory. I believe you are putting things in place already. I believe these souls in this thread will not leave this earth without giving their totality to you. I also know some will do so when they are hale and hearty and they will use their talents and all you've given them to work for You.

I bless your holy name because you love these souls far more than I do. You were the one who died and shed your blood for them, so I know you will make sure this prayers turn out for your victory and for the saving of the souls mentioned here.

Thank you Lord Jesus.

sonofluc1fer:
I'm a very resourceful person.

Just wanted to draw your attention. Missed you, how have you been?

Heiiiiiiiiii son of God I miss you more and I've been good. Thank you so much.

I hope you are doing well also?

I'm still wondering, what has illiteracy got to do with protesting? So the reason why one shouldn't protest is because that one is an illiterate?

This professor seem to be an illiterate when it comes to common sense.

I never knew illiterates have no rights in this country till now.

kabrud:
What's this long story for?


Which means the meaning of the word 'illiterate' has changed.

I tire for you. Words can be used from different perspectives. I'm sure if you check your dictionary well, it has more than one meaning. Thank you

kabrud:
Except if the word 'illiterate' has changed its meaning, a prof can't be described as an illiterate.

Ok then

One can be an illiterate in a foreign language or music, computer and any other. I can say the professor is an illiterate in any field of study outside his. I can't find a technical word to use now but I think the professor is also an illiterate in effective communication.

As can be seen in this case:

An illiterate is trying to send out a message about he not being comfortable with the way his country is being governed.

But the professor said to the illiterate : shut up! You who impregnated several ladies, who are you to talk about how your country is being governed?

What's the relation between what the supposed illiterate voiced out and the professor's reply?

Who is more of an illiterate here? literacy isn't just about reading and writing. Here, the professor just insulted him unnecessarily without stating why he should or shouldn't protest.

Like that's just too low of him. You'll understand why I call him an illiterate when 2baba and his fans lash back at him. And he will be more of an illiterate if he ever replies them again.

This thread funny die.

I no fit laugh even commenters are making it more comical

Well, it means you are calling the attention of the super mod towards your thread or write up. So he will decide if your thread is worthy of front page or not.

Are you sure that man is a professor?

So because one make mistake in the past e no fit fight for him right or him future again, na wa oooo

To me, the professor sounded like an illiterate with those sentences of his.

Even if you think the protest is senseless, why should you attack his personal life? That's just too low of the professor. He sounded as if it's SAINTS that govern this country.

I don't blame him though. He has the guts to talk because his past life is not laid bare before us.

I beg I dey look for person wey go expose this man past life so he go get sense small.

peacesamuel94:
oh sori, I meant Winners01

Ok, good one.

Phaeze:
lol....I never said that.

Errrrr....... I can barely recall when last I went.

lol.... This one is strong Rarely will you find anyone admit being a fool. Those who point accusing fingers never go further to criminate themselves alongside others.

Many workers complain about how annoying their managers are, but scarcely will you find anyone confess thus: "I'm one of those frustrating managers people do tell you about". They GENUINELY THINK they're NOT annoying, and why should they accept the "myth" you go around peddling about them, the propaganda you circulate, YOUR assessment of them? They almost certainly never will.

Well then, I don't THINK I'm a fool. But, am I one? Who knows? Why don't we try to find that out? But, surely, there ARE many.

To answer this would be ridiculously assertive, arrogant and..... well, EXTREME. I'll rather agree with you than indulge in the very bad habits I'm now in the business of avoiding. Yes, you're right.

Heiii my JOYE. You answered wisely to save both of us the trouble I get it

Take care ooo

Phaeze:
lol..... I'm not a "Mr" bro. We're coevals.

Sorry for taking so long to reply. I've been banned for a while now on my original moniker, and it's supposed to expire tomorrow, so I haven't been on it. I just saw this.

Someone already asked me this before (I can't believe it was bennyann. It didn't occur to me at all. Have I gone senile? )

Here was my reply:

Contra mundum is Latin for "against the world". It denotes defiance of general opinion; persevering in the teeth of universal criticism, discouragement and hostility; standing against everything and everyone (that's on the wrong). It's associated with absolute but proud isolation, and often goes with fierce, unbreakable spirit, determination and principle. The term is often applied to mavericks, outsiders, renegades, heretics, freethinkers, blashphemers, apostates, radicals, dreamers, rebels, revolutionaries, all those who refuse to compromise, all those who refuse to accept the status quo. It means to defy everyone, to stand against everyone no matter what, to be resolute in the face of universal opposition and condemnation.

I'm contra mundum in the sense of standing against mainstream religion, mainstream science (scientific materialism!) and mainstream politics alike, and supporting the cause of reason and logic over faith, mysticism, relativism, empiricism, subjectivism and solipsism. I think this world is a madhouse, a cosmic prison planet and that everything about it needs to change, that all values must be revalued (as Nietzsche had realised), and all idols - especially those of religion, materialist science and politics - toppled. Humanity has always listened to false prophets and knelt to false gods. It's about time we entered the Age of Truth... which is simply the Age of Reason. Reason, and reason alone, takes us to the Truth.

How do you stop the world from being run by fools? How do you make the majority realise they are fools ('Cause they certainly are!)? How can you change the world for the better if you can never " get rid " (that's to prevent KingEbukasBlog from coming here to take that literally and accuse me of genocidal tendencies of the Stalinist magnitude. ) of the fools who are the cause of the world changing for the worse? All contra mundum individuals are faced with the most intractable of problems. How can the Truth succeed in a world where the Lie is all-conquering?

Once you become contra mundum, you had better be strong because you will have far more enemies than friends. It's always lonely to be on the side of the Truth. Nothing is more popular and seductive than the Lie. The truth is pure reason, but the human race despises pure reason, and has no relationship with it. Humans relate to their feelings, faith, mystical intuitions, senses, subjective experiences and personal opinions. Reason doesn't get a look in. It's regarded as unreal, abstract and inhuman.

In Henrik Ibsen's play An Enemy of the People, Dr Stockmann said:

"The majority is never right. Never, I tell you! That's one of these lies in society that no free and intelligent man can help rebelling against. Who are the people that make up the biggest proportion of the population - the intelligent ones or the fools? I think we can agree it's the fools, no matter where you go in this world, it's the fools that form the overwhelming majority"

"I'm plotting revolution against this lie that that the majority has a monopoly on the truth. What are these truths that always bring the majority rallying round? Truths so elderly they are practically senile. And when a truth is as old as that, gentlemen, you can hardly tell it from a lie."

Dr Stockmann is called an anti-hero, yet he's a true hero. The people are nothing without the Dr Stockmanns of the world (many of whom made human history - world historic figures of the utmost significance), without those who provide a moral compass, without those who fight for the Truth, despite the intense opposition they face from all those with a vested interest in the Lie.

Pertaining to your inability to keep up, I believe with time, you'll make up for your inadequacy, 'cause I have a strong feeling that the spirit is in you. The fire burns in your veins.

All the best, Favour.

You know I'm nothing where you are now

But come ooo. Did you go to church?

And who is a fool to you? If fools are the majority, what makes you think you're not one of them?

Reason and truth, do they go hand in hand? The fact that you can reason and you use your reason, does that mean you are in the truth?

What's reason? What's truth?

Can I then conclude joyContraMundum means joy against the world, against majority, whether they stand for the truth or not. As long as majority stand for something, you just oppose them. Am I right?

let there be calmness....... Patiently watch