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 Travel › Re: 2 Nigerian Students Face Deportation At A Canadian University by ezicat: 3:48pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
Hi, sorry about the delay... From what I know, graduate degrees are VERY competitive here. If you're paying for the Masters yourself, then you might get a chance with a second class upper and above; otherwise, probably only a first class would do. Alternatively, you could try the colder, less populated areas that are keen on immigration like Manitoba and Saskatchewan (and perhaps Alberta). As I mentioned before, I believe full time students can work in Canada (as long as they get an off-campus work permit!). Manitoba and Saskatchewan likely have provincial nomination programs to get international students to settle there. After a year or more of study, you should also be entitled to at least a year of work in any field related to your field of study. All of the information can be found here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/ (with the internet, you no longer have to rely on hearsay).  |
| Christianity Etc › The Power Of Prayer by ezicat(op): 2:22pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
Christians know well the power of prayer, which is why - when they are sick, they don't take any pills, they simply pray, and they become well - when they are hungry, they don't need to hunt or harvest, they simply pray, and they become full - when they have exams, they don't need to study, they simply pray, and they pass Or do they? See how stupid those statements sound? See how impossible? Why then do Christian ONLY pray for a better country without DOING anything about it? Why then do they keep saying that "only God can save us?" HOW? If we are not willing to save ourselves? Take these series of actions from your esteemed presidents and leaders: http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100280:nigeria--52-leaders-hopeful-pray-for-nigerias-growth&catid=1:national&Itemid=559 ..."laments slow progress"; "...urges sacrifice"; "...starts a national day of prayer..." "...believes prayer made the US great" Are you fracking kidding me?! Progress is slow because Nigeria is filled with incompetent, corrupt politicians who wouldn't know development if it SPAT on them; sacrifice? Like the sacrifice they make when they send their wives abroad for treatment? Their children abroad for education? Their assets abroad for security? (how many ordinary Nigerians can afford that...oh wait, WE are the only ones who get to sacrifice while they fatten themselves, right?. How about encouraging camraderia, working TOGETHER to better the country? Having a vision?! As for prayer making the US great...what history book is he reading from? Was that prayer between slavery and genocide of the natives? Here I was thinking that what made America great was innovation, marketing, vision, hard work, harnessing of resources... Is it prayer that is making China great? Is it prayer that made the Asian Tigers great? When most are NOT Christian? Dumbass! What a baffoon! What a slowpoke! Here's a thought! If you want a developed country, start by NOT electing IDIOTS AS YOUR LEADERS! Otherwise, you DESERVE every hardship, Nigeria! Every SINGLE one! |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 6:09pm On Sep 29, 2012 |
Damn it! how do past photos on this thing? - anyhoo, I'm trying to say that simple fittings can be put over the photo of the toilet attached to the wall on page 4 |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 6:08pm On Sep 29, 2012 |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 6:06pm On Sep 29, 2012 |
Something like http://www.rona.ca/images/0068198_L.jpg or https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUl7yd0z4RROoeqY10Xtyc0WrPXjCWugOPY71aMnCZCY_ChLdK over that: spyder880: and fit in seconds, this is airtight, watertight. I am always on the look out for new tech. |
| Travel › Re: 2 Nigerian Students Face Deportation At A Canadian University by ezicat: 5:14pm On Sep 29, 2012 |
You can post what you need (or start a new thread); I'll help you as best I can - it's been a while since I graduated though, so my info may be outdated |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Ancestral Religion Versus Imported Religions by ezicat: 1:06am On Sep 24, 2012 |
Someone mentioned recognizing traditional religions in the form of a national holiday/holidays. That's a start - don't know how plausible it is in Nigeria given the way the country is run by the educated Christians and Muslims (pun intended), but we could start an online petition asking for this recognition. We could select four religions (specific to the North, East, South and Western areas) and go from there. At least, we can generate some noise, maybe even get into some Nigerian newspapers? Again - we'll need to modernize these religions to focus on unity, collective wealth and national success rather than individual blessings. Talk is cheap. Let's DO something about this! I am SICK and TIRED of the attitudes of the average Nigerian. It drove me INSANE the last time I went home. A country that professes to be so religious should NOT be so corrupt. It's time to do something to change our mentality. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Ancestral Religion Versus Imported Religions by ezicat: 12:58am On Sep 24, 2012 |
Very very interesting reading, I'm encouraged that there are more and more people thinking outside the box and stepping away from the colonial mentality (which includes Islam and Christianity as they are currently practiced in Nigeria. It would be different if we made them our own for the betterment of our society (like the Europeans did with Christianity because guess what - Christianitiy is of middle eastern origins NOT caucasian), but we do not. Question to these people - what's your story - those of you who think as above. Have you always lived in Nigeria? Because if you've come to the above conclusion while always living at home, that would be awesome - it would indicate that some indegenes are waking up, and didn't have to leave the country to do so. I say that because my example is different - I don't know if I would think as I do now if I hadn't left. Speaking of thinking as I do now, I don't understand all those who say that they accepted Christianity because it's more rational to them. I don't get it because the minute I started thinking about Christianity rationally was the minute it stopped making sense to me - okay, perhaps not the minute - it occurred slowly, very slowly over time for me to finally accept that blind obedience based on faith especially when looked at under the lens of history makes absolutely no sense in terms of societal advancement. And those who equate Christianity with literacy - I believe some have already pointed out that the early pagan religions formed the foundation of the West's literacy including reading and writing (Ancient Egypt and Greece anyone)? Furthermore, early scholars were branded as heretics by Christian priests and the like - Galileo anyone? So they are not synonymous even in Europe where some have equated Christianity with the advent of the Dark Ages. Religion of most kinds lead to complacency because they do not champion rationility and continued development (things tend to be set in stone and there is constant resistance to change, as others have pointed out). I put traditional religion in this realm as well, however, if traditional religions can be unified and modernized - if the different deities were to encourage their patrons to acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of the world around them, to care for an accept others NOT BY TALK or based on class (as is so common with the Nigerian Christian) but SOLELY by works, to encourage the uplifting of entire communities by people working together instead of the belief of personal wealth held by one too many Nigerian Christians, then maybe we can get somewhere... |
| Christianity Etc › Re: If We Are To Love Our Enemies, Are We Not To Love Satan? by ezicat: 9:48pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
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| Travel › Re: 2 Nigerian Students Face Deportation At A Canadian University by ezicat: 8:58pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
I read the story again, just to make sure: there is something fishy here. Last time I checked, international students are allowed to work for up to 20 hours off campus during the school year, 40 hours (full time) in the summer. Has this law been revoked recently? Lemme check. Nope - you can work off-campus (there are a few restrictions like being a member of a participating institution and applying for an off-campus work permit, but you can do it. Maybe it doesn't apply to them because they're on scholarship?) So that's issue 1. Issue 2 is that I find it difficult to believe that the students didn't know. As someone who was an international student in Canada, I can tell you quite clearly that it is stated in BOLD in your student visa that you are NOT allowed to work off-campus (on the student visa alone). I doubt that has changed. So, unfortunately, I have to agree with those saying that the girls tried to apply the Nigerian mentality of circumventing the law for personal gain. And now, they're facing the consequences: I do hope the law is lenient with them - if they are first offenders AND if they didn't do anything shady like use someone elses name or info or lie on their job application. Having said all this, I do understand how difficult it can be to get by as a student (scholarship or no scholarship) - if you need a bit of extra change to get by, you can do something personal, informal and irregular like babysitting kids (within your community) and getting paid cash for it. Not work at a national chain or a salaried job. What were they thinking?! That is a NO NO. It's essentially a way of trying to cheat the system. Doesn't usually work when outside of Nigeria, people. Shouldn't happen inside Nigeria, either. |
| Career › Re: Doing A Phd Is Often A Waste Of Time, Says The Economist by ezicat: 8:18pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
I think a lot of ground has already been covered: it looks like the general consensus is that people should go into a PhD with the right mentality and at the right schools. They should also keep in mind the realities of the job market (the focus on the Sciences in Nigeria drives me insane when the country obviously needs more in the managerial, skilled trades, leadership and behavioural area) In terms of "stretching ones mind..." PHDs are very specific and given the nature of research, at the end of the 4 years, a thesis might contribute virtually nothing to the knowledge-base in a particular field or, worse, yet, might contribute incorrect knowledge (like in the area of international development (as one other has pointed out)) X-fire, thanks for your comments. I'll repeat one again here: Knowledge NEEDS to be applied properly to be of use to anyone and society as a whole. |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 6:15pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
Thanks for all the updates Spyder, The wall connector looks a bit mouldy though. How about a fixture that encloses it to cover up that rotty/browny look? spyder880: and fit in seconds, this is airtight, watertight. I am always on the look out for new tech. |
| Politics › Re: Stunning Picture Of A Train In Enugu In 1936 by ezicat: 1:15pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
^^^^ Agreed - there appears to be zero ability for introspection. Yet people expect there to be changes. |
| Politics › Re: Stunning Picture Of A Train In Enugu In 1936 by ezicat: 1:00pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
Another self-hater, Listen. If you want to be be a slave - go ahead; just don't drag me in with you or label me with the same brush (I manage projects for a firm in North America not because I lack managerial skills but because I have them; and I'm as African as they come). Your list of all these things about the constitution this and the right of the citizen that - do you think black South Africans had all that under apartheid? NO. So what's your point? The counter argument would be, do black South Africans now have those rights under black rule? That answer to that is NOT YET. There is still a long way to go; there are still a lot of struggles ahead. THAT is the difference between racial discrimination and corruption. And as for my South African example - I was illustrating the fact that the fruits of a country's labour are more likely to stay within the country after independence than leave. Judicious leaders know how to use those extra funds. Let me give another example - the US; that was one of the reasons for the fight for independence: to stop the UK from squeezing them dry. jp philips: i think you just woke up and really in a hurry to sound interesting, what you are brandishing are has no mirror reflection of what average blacks pass through in the hands of their fellow blacks. without establishing that connection and making comparisons based on facts, your enlightenment has a lot or rough edges |
| Politics › Re: Stunning Picture Of A Train In Enugu In 1936 by ezicat: 12:41pm On Sep 23, 2012*. Modified: 1:13pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
Again with the problem of ignorance: guess what? There is a black run country that is developed, that is considered first world - it's in the Caribbean, and it's small but it exists - it's called Barbados. I find it interesting that people like to separate things - you think that every black individual is incapable of good managerial skill; but it has nothing to do with race. How so exactly? Did I say there weren't challenges? I believe I said "everything went to shiat..." Did I not say its up to us to bind together and develop our countries? What stopped the train from running? Our value system - that's what. Those who got handed the reign of power were more interested in enriching themselves than developing their country - still are. The former colonists were more interested in enriching their own countries and could care less about who they handed the power to as long as their own interests were being met - they're still doing the same thing. It took centuries (and several revolutions) for Europe to get to where it currently is in terms of social services and government responsibilities; Rome wasn't built in a day. I expect growing pains in Africa as well. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, the pace seems slower that that of the rest of the world. But what does making such statements as "giving it over to the black man" do to help the situation? What does that attitude of inferiority achieve? If the problem is managerial, then the solution can be a focus on creating more managerial streams in high schools and colleges (as opposed to the constant focus on the Sciences). etc etc Face it - you're just a whiner; you're eager to point out problems but no real solutions to them. YOU are no different from the leaders you complain about; you have the exact same attitude. blink182: Please no one, we should learn to accept where we are so we can move forward. If you refuse to term a situation a 'challenge', it will go unsolved. The issue here is not about racism but managerial skills. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Women-only City Planned For Saudi Arabia by ezicat: 12:52pm On Aug 14, 2012 |
On the one hand, I'm definitely against the segregation of men and women, and any system that doesn't give women the EXACT same rights as men. But, if a system is restricted by their intepretation of their religion, the way Saudi Arabia seems to be in terms of women's access in the work place, then this women only city is a creative way to work around the problem, as some have already pointed out. And the worst consequence people can think of is an increase in lesbians? People, get your mind out of the gutter! Besides, as others have pointed out - so what? Well, it would be a big deal if you're caught in Saudi Arabia, but I guess as long as you keep it tightly under wraps - it's between you and whatever God you believe in (no?). Oh, and think of the increase in tourism - I would certainly love to visit (I wonder if it'll have a different feel to it? Maybe there will be a lot of pink. Lol. Stereotyping). Women should definitely be involved in its construction, or its less likely to be successful. (By the way, are the women of Saudi Arabia on board with this? I hope they asked!) One other thing - I find it interesting that so many people are shouting down Islam because of its treatment of women (which is, YES, very poor by modern standards). But, do you people think that women fare much better in the Christian South? I mean a literally interpretation of the BIBLE puts men above women. It clearly states that the male is the head of the family (and the head of the church too, it would seem). Isn't it the same Bible who said women were not to speak in church? Why are all mainstream Catholic priests male? And there are a number of other examples in the new testament which show, well, sexism by modern standards. And do NOT get me started about the old testament. By Nigerian standards, are you not the same people who will gossip about a single woman above 30? Who mock women that don't do what is considered "women's work" aka housekeeping, well? Who preach submissiveness of the woman within a marriage? Who put her to task making babies immediately after marriage, stunting her career prospects? Who are ubber eager about having male children over female? who have their inheritance go only to the male children, by default? Where wives have nothing to fall back on in an abusive or unfufilling marriage where she's treated badly? Need I go on? Yes, women in the Nigerian South are able to vote, dress as they want and mingle freely among men, but let's not pretend that they have equal rights as men in all societal aspects. Let's not pretend they have equal rights as men in the domestic setting, which, guess what, is the foundation of any society. Face it - you're a bunch of hypocrites. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Stunning Picture Of A Train In Enugu In 1936 by ezicat: 2:58am On Aug 14, 2012 |
26 likes for such a statement "handing it over to the black man" How sad that people are so short-sighted. Assuming that the picture is accurate, what makes you think that nigg3rs were allowed to ride on that train? Yes, I'm using the derogatory term to get my point across - too many people forget their history (or don't know it at all). What does it gain you if all of your country is "developed" but you're treated as a second class citizen within it? And if you think otherwise, you really must be living on a different Earth). How many countries have thrived under colonization? Most people like to point to South Africa. News flash - South Africa got its independence from Britain as far back as the 1930's so try again. And it might be the wealthiest subsaharan African country, but have you stopped to think were that wealth might be concentrated? Such short-sightedness; such blind acquiescence, swallowing everything you've been told about yourselves by some invader, and then wondering why the continent isn't developing fast enough? Look in the mirror. Yeah - a lot of things turned to shiat after independence; it tends to do so in most countries. Didn't the "great" USA have a civil war after its independence? You learn from your mistakes and bind together to create a better country using as much of the "freedom" you worked for. You don't keep whining about your former invaders. Stockholm Syndrome, anyone? |
| TV/Movies › Re: Dark Knight? More Like Tepid Knight. by ezicat(op): 1:33am On Aug 14, 2012 |
You lot are funny. Ever heard that people are entitled to their opinions? Including you, unfortunately. "Silly", "lame" etc are all relative. I also won't be drawn into a slippery slope argument, or concede that it's okay for one not to like something but not okay for the same said individual to the give the reasons why. Now, that seems silly to me. I'm of the opinion that a good movie should neither be overwhelmed or underwhelmed by the excess or lack of details, respectively. The Dark Knight, in my opinion, lacked a few things that would have made it a good movie. As my topic said, it was tepid; some things were done well (and you've outlined a few of them), and some things weren't (and I've outlined a few of those). I'm out. |
| TV/Movies › Dark Knight? More Like Tepid Knight. by ezicat(op): 3:44am On Aug 08, 2012 |
Rant time: I expected so much more from the second installment of the series. The story was good, but, BUT 1) Don't planes have radars to sense the approach of other planes? You know, to prevent to-close-for-comfort air collisions (a simple radar jamming dialogue would have cleared that up!) 2) At cruising altitudes, when you shoot out the windows...shouldn't it depressurize? Maybe they weren't at cruising altitude yet because the air ninjas certainly weren't dressed accordingly (again, quick dialogue required). And that was at the BEGINNING of the movie. 3) She breaking out of a women's jail is NOT enough justification to put her into a male prison (rights anyone?) Okay, it was a special jail; again, brief dialogue to indicate that it was co-ed. 4) Oh, and the women's depiction in the movie? Actually, what women? Cat woman and the betrayer you saw coming a mile away (no, I wasn't surprised at that plot twist) were pretty much the only women around? Virtually the entire police force is underground and none appear to be women. Right. Sure thing. 5) An atomic bomb goes off a few miles off-shore without the shock wave reaching the city; it goes out over water with no tsunamis. Or, ad there is no sign of radiation poisoning. I'm not a nuclear physicist, but you'd think something capable of taking out an entire city would pack a bit more mph! And those just scratch the surface. You know, hollywood, sometimes. I might expect this from the B-listers, but seriously, do your fracking research so it doesn't ruin a good story! |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 12:56pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
PS: rats are indeed smart. When doors and windows are barred to them; they somehow get in through the piping and roof. It may also have to do with the hygiene of the home-owners e.g. the manner foods are stored in the easily accessible food storage room within the kitchens. |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 12:51pm On Aug 06, 2012 |
Thanks for the response, Spyder. Glad to know that the power sector is improving (I'll continue to have 0 respect for Nigerian government officials until they fix our power issues (that, in my opinion should be any governments priority because it is essential for sustainable development. Although I can't see why private companies can't step up to the plate). I'll certainly be following the thread to see how the building shapes, and any reviews by the residents. I'll be monitoring this and the Nigerian building sector - looking for some evidence of significant innovation. I believe septic (and household waste) to biogas is currently being researched and used in South Africa (apparently not yet in Nigeria despite its much larger population *sigh*); it should should be a viable power alternative especially in rural regions. I don't know if Nigerian homes use drywalls to any significant extent (I would expect that to be cheaper than concrete). (I've always joked that I'd rather live in a shack with running water and constant power than in a mansion without; unfortunately, the average Nigerian seems to have the opposite mentality) |
| Properties › Re: Building A 5 Bedroom Duplex In Ebonyi State by ezicat: 4:10pm On Aug 04, 2012 |
Hi Spyder, I've been following and have loved your Enugu thread. I think I'll browse the Owerri one next. Quick questions for you regarding the house you are building: 1) Electricity: is the plan to connect the home to the power grid (if available) or to run it via generators? Since the first option is notoriously unreliable (or have things changed?), and the second is too expensive to run 24/7, are other alternatives being considered like solar, water, wind, biogas? 2) What about waste treatment - will the toilets be connected to a central system (if available) or a septic system? If the latter is the case, are there considerations to have the septic system generate biogas that will be piped back into the house for cooking and electricity generation? 3) Water: I assume via the borehole into an elevated water tank (will the tank be adjusted with a pressure switch/float for automatic shut-off one it is filled? Will the water be tested for safety? What kind of system will be used to clean up the water - filters, ultrasonic, ozone? 4) Rodents: too many homes in Nigeria seemed to be plagued with a rat problem. How will this be addressed during the home construction? 5) Central air: will each room be equipped with notoriously power draining air conditioners (especially given the epileptic power supply) or is there a plan to have one efficient central unit with vents to the different rooms (although if there is a rat problem, vents will certainly make it easier for them to move around!) I'm asking these questions because it seems to me that the average Nigerian is first and foremost interested in building the largest house they can afford first and foremost, functionality second. Sounds like the way the country is run. Do you know if ANYTHING is being done by ANY BUILDER to address any of the above common issues? This isn't a government problem; it's for private builders to recognize and improve on as it will aid with increasing their competitive edge. Nigerians are so creative, but seem to apply it only to wealth generation and not to improvement. "We'll manage" seems to be a common refrain. Thanks in advance 3 Likes |
| Culture › Re: Is Marriage Still Important In Modern Society/Culture? I Dont Think So. by ezicat: 10:51pm On Jul 22, 2012 |
Hi OP, Looks like you definitely set fires under some people's bonnets. Kudos.I'd asked something along the lines of "Why do people get married" some time ago. Also had some interesting opinions. Seems like we have a lot of doomsayers and name callers in the house. Fortunately, there are those who have attempted to tackle the subject matter without any of the aforementioned drama; so there is hope after all - for debate. Now, regarding your question. I guess it depends on what the definition is of a modern society. Any society that exists in the 21st century? Or one that embraces the tenements of forward, moral, rationale-based, balanced thinking? If it's the latter (and I think that's what you were going for), then this might not have been the best forum to bring it up in because Nigeria is most certainly NOT a modern society (by the above definition; just look at the sentiment of the majority of responders). So, in this hypothetical forward, moral, rationale-based, balanced-thinking society (which are few and far between; even a lot of Western countries don't qualify), would marriage be important? Technically "no" as marriage, when it comes down to it is a mutual declaration of love, and that's something that can be done without the fanfare and expense of a ceremony. Officially moving in together should be enough, but as I said, the society you speak of is still largely hypothetical. If it's the former, i.e. Is marriage still important in today's societies? Then "Yes." Because, even outside of Nigeria, society sees it as a right of passage, a natural progression in life like school and puberty - something every one should do even if the probability of finding that person that is right for you is slim and in a chauvinistic society like Nigeria, you will most likely end up being a doormat in your own household. Doesn't mean you should count it out though - because it does sometimes happen (however rarely) that you will meet someone (of the same or a different sex (ducks as the conservative Christians take aim and fire) that you truly gel with. If it happens - great! If it doesn't, you can still live a happy life - sometimes friendships are stronger than blood (and marriage) bonds. And as for those thinking that being unmarried means you'll die alone, perhaps they think that just because family surrounds you in your death bed or in your old age, you're not lonely? That you're treated well? I don't know how possible it is in Nigeria, but in some other countries people save up for retirement, and live in dignity amongst other retirees; they don't have to depend on their children). Instead of waxing poetry (you doomsayers and conservatives), why not look at this as a business opportunity - if more people are going the non-marriage route. Hello! Be one of the first people to start a retirement pension if you work at a bank, for example; work with housing developers to put together retirement housing complexes etc etc which you will of course run well while charging an administrative fee $$$$$ Another reason why Nigeria isn't a modern society - instead of seeing opportunities and working within it when society changes (as it always will), people prefer to faint, have heart palpitations and reminisce about the good old days (as if they ever existed; as if a time without strife in human existence has ever existed) You go on with you bad self, girlie. Others can advice you left-right and center, but it's your life(as others have pointed out), and yours to do what you want with. And as for those bringing God into the picture - haven't you heard of freewill? Besides, HE - should he eventually act - will have his hands full with those who are truly destroying the country - polithievians and the rest who....gasp! are pretty much all happily married. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why Even Bother With These Atheists? by ezicat: 5:16pm On Jul 22, 2012 |
Oh, PPS, I also work in a field of science with a focus on converting waste to useful energy and harmless by-products - to help with earth's energy needs and reduce pollution (so that we're not slowly poisoning our dear planet and therefore ourselves), and when I'm gone, someone in the next generation can take up the burden (that's why we procreate; so that indirectly we do live forever, our works carried on by those that come afterwards). The only "religion" worth pursuing is the one that has the Golden rule as its first commandment. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why Even Bother With These Atheists? by ezicat: 4:59pm On Jul 22, 2012 |
Again, not addressing any of my reasonings directly, but you can't can you? because our positions are mutually exclusive; Christians believe because they are told to and their minds take care of the rest; Atheists challenge, question and reason. Anyway, You're funny. Christianity eradicates death? That's news to me. We all die - Christian or not. Last time I checked, if the world is as Christianity says it is - heaven eradicates earth and all we do here is futile as there is already a place prepared for all of us with everything we could ever want (well, those of us that deserve to go up there). Christianity tells us we live after death - not that we never die. Our consciousness lives on, allegedly, although most of us will be burning in hell Hey, let's not pretend otherwise. Even the Bible says that many are called, few are chosen. So, that's that, whether we like it or not.And since we've already established that the fast majority of Christians, if not all (based on experience), lack the divine, I guess I'll see you all in HELL. There we'll have forever to chat about this. Lol. Peace out! I'm done with this thread. Oh, PS, the only way I'll be a dissapointment to humanity (before I die, because everyone's time is finite, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!) is to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about humanities condition. So what are you doing, Christian, to help humanities' condition? I'm pulling the resources together to build a rain harvester in the village square (so that access to clean water isn't such a huge headache), then I'll work on how best to increase wealth and security in the village by assisting with transportation of our local goods to the major markets in Aba while Christians build large houses and donate to the church (because churches need to be built large and expensive before God shows up, I guess?). At least that's the plan, I'll need someone on the ground to execute it since I live abroad. And you know what's most ironic? My predominantly Catholic village will probably view my actions initially with suspicion because such selfless acts are few and far between. Wow! What are you doing? truthislight: from all indication u are a very wise guy, and i think that for a smart guy like u all u need to fixe in ur life u have fixe it. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why Even Bother With These Atheists? by ezicat: 11:01pm On Jul 18, 2012 |
Sarcasm - the refuge of those who can't respond directly to an argument. You know what - Jesus should have; after all, one can argue that the mindset of the created is due to the environment left them by the Creator. Would the people of those times have been so primitive if the prophets had taught them otherwise - I mean we are talking about God; the creature who (allegedly) created the entire universe. You would think that teaching the only sentient beings on this planet the way the planet worked would have assited them greatly in making a home for themselve here. I mean, loving fathers don't let their children into the world without giving them the necessary tools (so why would God have done that to early humans if he is as the Christians say he is?) Or maybe it's all part of the punishment from the curse of Eve...Hmm. Speaking of Eve leads us to Eden. Where is Eden? I seem to recall very specific descriptions of this paradise on earth with a river border here and a river border there. I remember the shock I felt as a child when I finally understood that Eden is supposed to be here on earth. Maybe it's been engulfed by mountains or its under the sea or something because I think every corner of the globe (on the surface anyway) has been explored by man - I haven't yet heard of any place being blocked by two angels with swords. Or maybe it's in another dimension...like, the spirit world or something. The Bible didn't say anything about that though - Adam and Eve appeared to be flesh and blood. Nah - Eden was probably just a metaphor. So....where do the metaphors stop and reality start? OMG Maybe heaven is just a metaphor. Hmmmmm Something else I've trying to find - the descendants of was it Ham? The guy that looked upon his father's unclothedness. One little thing to warrant a curse of eternal slavery, don't you think? Although some theologists have said that "unclothedness" doesn't quite mean nudity. Anyhoo, where are his descendents - they are supposed to have a mark on them that makes them easily recognizable as destined by God for enslavement. Some say that the mark is darkness of skin (at least that's what people thought back in the day). Egad! Would that mean the Bible has condemned us, blacks, to slavery? Walking away. truthislight: yea, i see. U are so right. |
| Crime › Re: Septuagenarian Beaten To Death In Ekiti by ezicat: 2:25pm On Jul 15, 2012 |
How very very sad. Obviously the act is one seethed in ignorance and fear, and as some people have pointed out - with better living conditions, "witchcraft" or rather, the belief in it, will become less and less common. Why do you think that witches are only in villages? I'm asking those who believe in them. Are they poor because there are witches in their midst, or are there witches in their midst because they are poor? It is, of course, the latter. When you combine poverty and ignorance with certain religions, you get a violent mix where people blame others for their misfortune, and this is the result. Tell me, believers of witchcraft, 2nd question - if I am capable of killing babies, killing generations of people's families, changing peoples fortunes, WHY WOULDN"T I CHANGE MINE? Why would I be born into a poor, wretched village if I can do all that? Why wouldn't I be rubbing shoulders with the creme de la creme of society? Isn't that where I would have the greatest negative impact on the world? Than a piss-poor, of-no-consequence tiny little village that wouldn't cause a whisper to the rest of society if everyone in it suddenly dissappeared? Is it witchcraft that more domestic planes crash in say, Nigeria, than in...France? Or is it a consequence of poor safety standards? How hygienic were the circumstances of Ola (that's the kid who died, right?) birth? Any genetic disease in his family like say sickle cell? How balanced, how healthy was his diet? There are so many physical reasons that could cause a child to die in a poor village. If people pooled their resources and developed their societies, witches would suddenly dissapear - since others have done the same, you only have yourselves to blame for your current condition. Lastly, those saying Africa this, black that, Nigeria this - grow up and away from your inferiority complexes - defining yourselves from the perspectives of others - of those who enslaved, colonized and killed you in drones? Pathetic. First of all, superstition still exists outside of Africa. Secondly, if you're going to define yourselves, try using morality based on the golden rule, and rational thinking, not someone elses second hand philosophies and propaganda. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: What Is “sub-saharan Africa” Exactly? by ezicat: 12:08am On Jul 15, 2012 |
Ahhh I remember those days - when I would be deeply offended with the blanket description of Africa - "I'm -insert celebrity name - in a poor village in Africa..." Helloooo - because Africa is a tiny island? Right now, I just roll my eyes at them. Being "the society" in control is no excuse for ignorance - especially when you like to front as the most advanced civilization. Apparently, not that advanced in the social studies. As others have pointed out - when Africa becomes a force to reckon with, the rest of the world will start taking us seriously. Heck - they might even adopt our own obviously more accurate designation of ourselves. So - I guess it's up to each and every one of us here to contribute his/her fifty cents to the development of their corner of the continent. Otherwise, we will keep barking forever. As for O.D.B, why aren't your sort extinct yet? Get thee behind me - sadists and cousin-f*ckers are your heroes? Yuck! There's something stuck under my shoe. Oh wait - it's you. Give me a minute to scrape you off. |
| Career › Re: Emotionally Abusive Bosses!!! by ezicat: 11:20pm On Jul 14, 2012 |
Trust me - this doesn't occur just in Nigeria. There are a-holes and biatches in every society. In some, their powers are restricted by working civil courts and codes of conducts. None the less, the situation can still be intolerable. The best thing of course is to leave (that's what I did, thank goodness. Love the new job), but that isn't an option for a lot of people; the next best thing is to confront them - some like to claim that they are not aware of what they're doing - I personally don't believe it - if you're that emotionally daft, you shouldn't be a manager! But just so they don't have that excuse, you really should confront them - with incidents in writing and specific examples (the same way you would give a professional presentation). Your boss has a boss and their boss has a boss; even the CEO has a board to answer to, and a company their customers to answer to. Let them know that you'll be taking it to their superiors - that usually gets their attention. Now, most people are of course afraid to lose their jobs. But, guess what - you might lose it anyway. Isn't it better to take a stand? It certainly will be for your morale. Or just key their cars and puncture their tires |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria's GDP By Sector - Oil Isn't The Major Source Of Our Income by ezicat: 12:52pm On Jul 11, 2012 |
Irrelevant? As I said, you're the one that seems to be suffering from comprehension problems: 1) My highlighted statement pointed to the fact that diversification is important, something that you didn't seem to get when you started with your "the reason people look down on...if you can't see that it's important to diversify blah blah. And my counter argument was huh? Ah, that's what I said. Again - comprehension problem. And now, you're just doing the same thing - with other parts. Circular argument: in this context, no new information had been submitted by anyone after pages upon pages of discussion. No - you're all just restating the same things. As for "arguing over the improbable." Seriously, I have to explain that too? That's like arguing over which is more important - the atmosphere or the sun by saying something akin to "Well if the sun dissapears, everything will eventually die, so duh the sun is more important." Yeah? Well - if the atmosphere dissappears, we'll still die anyway." This argument is about oil vs agriculture, and I am saying that they are BOTH important at the moment because of the way the country is run. But you still don't seem to understand that. I don't know how much simpler I can make it for you. Now, I'm sure you'll pull something else out of your ass regarding this. Well, I'm done. This topic has been argued to death, so I'm off to something new. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why Even Bother With These Atheists? by ezicat: 12:04am On Jul 07, 2012 |
Ok. Follow the creator, not the created? How? Does the creator speak to you directly? He does? That could be schizophrenia. You might want to get checked out. Lol. But, more seriously - I haven't experienced the creator coming down from heaven to speak to me, and I don't know how many (sane) people who have. Which would lead me to believe that the only thing we pretty much have to go by is the created, and as most have said, they don't make the grade. And as for following the Bible...again, the Bible did not fall from heaven. It was written by, guess what? THE CREATED. And as we've already established, the created are seriously f*cked. You know what that means, right? Oh, and I have a few criticisms for your Jesus - why didn't he speak out on sexism and slavery (more appropriately, bondage)? (he did prevent people from stoning an adulteress, so kudos for that. Question though - where was the adulterer? Oh was she having s*x with herself). And the only acknowledged disciples were the male ones? Tsk tsk tsk! What about believing that a kid who clearly had epilepsy (based on a description of the symptoms) was possessed by demons? Tsk tsk tsk again; you'd think the Son of God would know that. And the whole worship me thing - ahhhhhh - kind of points to an ego, doesn't it? (Although some theologists have argued that he didn't portray himself and such; he was labeled as divine after the fact). And don't get me started about the whole hocus pocus concerning his birth - seriously what did Mary's chromosomes pair with? No, I personally don't think he was perfect; his teachings on morality were awesome though - except they really haven't worked on most people, Christians or not...so...it's a moot point. Most people have a conscience. You don't need the God factor to be a good person. In fact, it sometimes detracts from that. End of ramble. Wait, wait, wait. PS: I know what you're thinking. That my mind has been totally messed up by science. Well, I'm okay with that - it frees me to analyze everything. And that is awesome. You should try it. |
