₦airaland Forum

Baby4u2, if you want to pray for me, knock yourselve out!

Nemesisrev, there are varing degrees of the traditional religions. Naturally, some religions would be more leniants than others. Also, it is not un-usual for extreme religions to take on a more progressive stance as their followers "wisen-up".

Prince_Native, Language is not a religion. And, how are you so sure that I can not speak my native language? However, if I was planning on sharing my ideas with all Nigerians, why would I resort to posting in Yoruba to get my point across?

They do not deserve respect. Just because you can get thousands or even billions of people to believe a certain thing does not make it true. If it were something else, you would be asked to provide proof when you make a claim. It is this kind of corruption that has allowed people to come up with all sorts of nonsense, such as witches and wizards. Truly, religion is the most popular form madness.

Fox news is the worst new channel on TV. It is clearly a talking piece for the Republic party and the right-wing extremist. Terrorism is the only thing that they can use to keep their political base in line, after all, the economy isn't doing to well for the working class.

And BTW, most of the 419 people in Nigeria are not Muslim. And I highly doubt the Christians and atheist that take part in 419 would send their money up north where it would come in contact with the few extremist in the country.

Ndipe, what you just said is the dumbest thing I have heard all day. What proof do you have that Jesus is alive?

I could care less what the northern leaders thought about anything. They hold the majority of the blame for the wrecking of the economy. Also, they are not contributing anything to the betterment of the nation. Unless ofcourse it is go on mass murder over Dutch cartoons. Maybe they should leave the union, eh?

OK, I am going to put some answers to your "facts"

1) 70% living under poverty is very high. However, was that Obasonja's doing? It took decades to get Nigeria to the current economic situation and it would take at least 2 decades to raise the country to a respectable level.

2) When the country is so poor, stop having children. How can people that are living under poverty be selfish as to reproduce.

4) Stop having babies.

5) The adult population that is illiterate is not Obasonjo's fault. As for the 55 % of children that are eligible to attend primary school, where do you get that fact from? Also, again, stop reproducing if you can barely feed yourself.

6) I am not aware of any of this. Where any generals charged? Why did the National Assembly not launch an investigation? Is there any evidence to suggest that OBJ was behind these attacks? What were the situations that led to these attacks?

7) I doubt OBJ would want the assassination of the man that saved him form being poisioned in jail. However, he should do a sweeping crack down. Heck, imprison and execute IBB if he can't find who is really responsible.

8 ) This is a major problem.

9) The suspension of the Governor and House of Assembly of Plateau State was as a result of unstable conditions. If I remember correctly, the federal government is allowed to declare a state of emergency when things go out of hand.

Please, go on. And what would anyone be able to do differently?

Also, those Nigerians that can barely feed themselves and end up having more than 2 children are a major part of the problem. Use birth control or do not have sex.

If I understand correctly, Femi Fani-Kayode is the public face of the administration. It can also be called the Press secretary, but I am not sure if that term is in use in Nigeria. Basically, it is his job to sell the Governments policies to the media. If you are expecting the Press secretary some how stand up and oppose the stance of a President, well, it's never going to happen.

Once OBJ comes up with a new agenda, Femi Fani-Kayode would be seen promoting it on the news e.t.c.

It's also funny when you consider the fact that Islam forbids singing.

Heaven and Hell would have to exist for us to experience it/some similar to it.

Honestly, I feel that everyting is relative. If you are not aware of the existence of people with nicer things, or better jobs than you, you would be content with what you have even if you have barely enough to eat.

I am certain that present day Nigerians have better lives than the the inhabitants of the area 400 years ago. However, they are now comparing their lives with Europeans and Americans, hence the reason they feel they are in some sort of "hell".

I will like to know the answer to that too.

I am already trained. And I am confortable where I am.

I don't care what the bible is, I am still going to burn every copy that my relatives send me.

Why do you people hate him so much?

Have you not seen his economic reforms?

Noto3term, if OBJ is the enemy of the people, then who is the the friend of the people? I see that you guys have forgotten IBB and co already. I hope they return to refresh your memory.

The people of Benin have a higher standard of living than Nigerians. And from what I could tell when I visited there, they have more beautiful cities that can be found in Nigeria. Stop looking down on other western African nations, because all of them that have a coast line have a higher standard of living than Nigeria (With the exceptions of those that are experiencing civil war/major rebel attacks).

Bolex, please take your ignorant comments somewhere else. Look for children and the mentally retarded before you attempt to spread your "words of wisdom".

It's fine. Democracy is working. Owell, hopefully we do not get a thief in Aso Rock.

Gbade.x, whats the matter, did I offend your precious God?

Mamaput, I think that too. I have been thinking about going back to Nigeria for summer break and finding old people so that I can record their stories. Its a shame that the current generation would rather have nothing to do with their past,and are even ashamed of it. I would hate for those in the know (Old people) to carry the secrets of what it was like to be a part of world before Nigerian independence. What methods were used to get them to see the "love of Christ" e.t.c. I must find out!!

Seeker, you are right. I am compromised. That is the reason why I will not have any children or get married. I would hate for the madness that lies within me to be spread.

As for the argument about English, that is very true as well. That is why I advocate breaking up Nigeria into 3 region so that the dominant language in each region can be thought to all those that live there. That way, while we lose a lot, all will not be lost.

Also, I believe I am wiser than everyone that practices some form of organized religion. I am wise, because I realize I know nothing in regards to religion. Hence, whenever I bring up the alternative of traditional religions, I never say that these religion are right. I merely comment on its cultural value to our society.

Because you cheer the degenerates on as they cause trouble in the country?

If you are too shy, how do you could you possible know if they like you?

If someone rabbles in what appears to be a bout of madness, he or she would be labeled mad. However, if someone rambles in what appears to be a bout of madness under the influence of the holy spirit, he or she is considered righteous. Excellent. It is nice to see who the true hypocrites are.

Good luck justifying the reason you gave up your last name to your family.

Mamaput, nothing was wrong with that religion.

Thats exactly the point I am trying to make to these people. Our traditional religions were perfectly fine, and those that are looking for something to worship should follow them.

Personally, I am agnostic, but even if I knew for a fact that God existed, I still would not worship. I do not and I can not justify jumping through hoops, in regardless of how supreme this God or Gods is/are. I would rather suffer with honor, then live a live of shameless whoring in hopes of gaining eternal life/{insert some other reward}.

I just wish people would go back to the old religions. Why waste resources adapting to something new when there is no evidence to suggest that there is any tangible benefit?

The nations that were recently announced as being developed did not adopt Christianity. These religions are nothing more than a part of culture. What kind of message is sent when we wear the cultures of others on our collar?

Please, do not create threads like these that only end up feeding the fanatics. As far as has been recorded, there has always been eath quakes and hurricanes. The mini-Jihads that are taking place today are nothing like the one that took place for almost one thousand years that ended up "showing the love of God to 1 billion" (More like forcing God on people). Countries have and would always attempt to develop more deadly weapons. The jews and the arabs have been in conflict for many centuries now. Stop making a big deal out of things that are happening now.

If you actually believe in God, tell him to stop screwing around and fix things. You people whine about kind and Merciful/{insert B.S.} but last time I checked, actions speak louder than words.

While you might be worrying about things today, God help you all if I ever get an Army. I will surely put an end to the madness.

4 play, I know for a fact that some Yorubas trace their ancestry to the middle east, but oddly enough, they only started making up these lies after they lost to the Jihadist in present day Kwara and Oyo. These ancestry comming from the middle east is nothing more than a ploy to get the people to accept the gods of the Arabs. Anyone that knows anything about evolution would know that Africa was the first continent to have human inhabitants.

Nuru, you cannot compare radios and televisions to religion. However, if you are implying that Nigerians should learn how to make radios and televisions and then make it themselves instead of buying it from abroad, then I agree with you. As for no developed nation having it's own religion, most of the developed nations today came to existence as a result people migrating and taking their old religions with them.

However, the reason that Nigerians are Christian and Muslim is because they were forced to accept it. So when you pray to your newly beloved, keep in mind that thousands died to keep the madness from spreading. Its a shame that they had no idea that the generation to come would be filled with ungrateful degenerates.