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Lonestar124:
This is a true life story, I can not call this miracle a coincidence as I usually do ..am still surprised it happens the way the man of God proclaim it.. there is spiritual power my people.

Tomorrow I will be giving this testimony in any church in location...our God is Merciful indeed.

Never doubt what God can do with his faithful servants.. enjoy your day my fellow Nairalanders.

God exists, anybody arguing this has seen nothing. The problem is many people and religions introduce God in a deceptive manner. They make laws and traditions and call it God's laws, when some people find out of this deceit, they often throw away the baby with the bath water. They conclude that it was all brainwashing and that God doesn't exist.

Focus on building a personal direct relationship with God, do not over rely on anybody, having some apostles, pastors or religious teachers intermediate on your behalf before God or pray for you is not bad, but do not become completely dependent on them. Sometimes call on God and listen to him directly, this of course requires a close relationship with him.

plaetton:
I agree with you completely.
Yes, narcisstic sociopaths are to be found in every profession and strata of life.
However, does Religion ( where blindfaith allegiance is a requirement) especially provide a seeding ground or nurturing and accommodating environment for closet sociopaths to hide and thrive unnoticed and unchallenged ?

To be honest, I do not know. However, sociopaths and psychopaths are usually bold and daring. They aren't likely to paint or completely paint themselves as victims if they aren't, except there is something tangible to gain from that.

Narcissists on the other hand are petty and prone to envy and feelings of inadequecies. I cannot say for sure how sociopathic or malignant narcissists function. I have mostly read about them on quora, but since this people usually create hard times, I assume them to be weak. Weak people create hard times, It is their revenge or make up for the supposed cruelty, lack of attention or recognition from the world.

happney65:
We wait and see. If Tinubu can do total restructuring which entails devoluving power to the states and control of their resources with only a fraction being sent to the federal government which I seriously doubt,

If he does, He will write his name in Gold in the history of this country.

But can He?

Only time will tell

The time however starts NOW!!!

I agree 100%, if Tinubu's Government can carry this out, he will be one of the best things that ever happened to Nigeria. The states can survive without oil money, all we have to do is redirect our minds, look inwards, adapt, find and develop other sources of income and grow.
Let's try living civilly and considerately, everything shouldn't be me, me, me.

plaetton:
The above makes my question even more relevant.
Does Religion, by its nature, a breeding ground for narcissistic sociopaths, or, are narcissistic sociopaths naturally drawn to Religion?
What is the connection?

Sociopaths, psychopaths, narcissists e.t.c are all drawn to power, but for different reasons. Narcissists desperately wants to believe they are perfect and superior to others. This can cause self righteousness and a need for validation, praise, worship and untainted reputation.

They also want to believe that they and things connected to them are superior, this can result in sociopathic and malignant narcissists usually killing for the dominance and superiority of their tribe, religion e.t.c.
They like being revered and bowed to, so a good number of them will be drawn to positions or organizations that paint them in a good light, increases their societal reputation and makes them come off as morally superior or better. However, religion is not to be totally blamed. This people will still find other means of exerting control, hurting others to feel powerful e.t.c.

plaetton:
Therefore, the big question that I have always struggled with, especially now, is whether Religion, by its very primordial and irrational nature actually breeds Sociopaths, or, that the Sociopaths of society are naturally drawn to Religion, again, because of the same primordial and irrational nature of religion?
Which begets the other ?
Let's have an educated discussion.

First correction, not all religions or religious sects commit these evils. Secondary, what is your definition of sociopathy and sociopathic traits? People have freewill, humans can choose to do good or bad regardless of if they were born with a personality disorder. Even majority of humans in the world who are considered normal or neurotypical are capable and sometimes carry out despicable and evil acts.
I consider people with high narcisstic traits or sociopathic narcissists a bigger problem to the world. These people are worst because they score low on self reflection and regulation, they crave and seek out perfection, control and dominance. Their ego and unstable self esteem is easily hurt even when you are joking with them. Worst part, they always project and accuse others of been the problem. They can't stay on their own nor mind their business, always instigating drama, chaos and looking for who to devalue and prey on. Refusing to bow to them brings you more hate and character assassination from them.

Any industrialized Christian country in Western Europe with high chances of quick employments will do.

Calvilman:
Walk

Hello, Calvilman. Long time, how has life been treating you? You no longer update us on your business and journey in Africa and around the world.
I am seeking an answer to this, can you enlighten me and possibly other readers :

How are working hours in most European Factories and industries, especially the Nordic countries? Do workers in the manufacturing sectors run night shifts? How many hours and shifts do most factories and industries operate in a day?

Phoenix1184:
Add up on LINE
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Is the WhatsApp group still active?

pansophist:
I de online. Na why

Nigeria pidgin don confirm say na you.

pansophist:
Honestly I dont know. Sorry

wow, the speed was great. Sure AI haven't taken over your account? Lol.

pansophist:
Nah, It's tit for tat.

Hello, I have some questions. How are working hours in most European Factories and industries, especially the Nordic countries? Do workers in the manufacturing sectors run night shifts? How many hours and shifts do most factories and industries operate in a day? Sorry, if you aren't informed about my questions or that you consider them pestering.

seguno2:
Many thanks for your reply.
I wonder why the Chinese are not also using us Africans as their cheap labour factories, now that they are wealthy and wage rates are very high?

Do you think it’s because we are needlessly antagonistic to our benefactors, such that we reference and revere empty comrades like Julius Malema, Robert Mugabe, Thomas Sankara, Patrice Lumumba etc

Do we have any record of the Chinese, South Koreans or even the Japanese being equally antagonistic when they were still in need of assistance from the West?

China is investing and transfering low and mid technologies to countries like Vietnam. Nigeria and many countries in Africa are unstable and are runned by corrupt incompetent leaders. Factories, industries and Businesses are suffering setbacks and are shutting down in Nigeria. It is called investment not charity, who will confidently invest in an unsafe country like Nigeria? Both in physical security and economic security. Nigeria, the largest market in Africa scores low. Even Nigerians are intentionally moving their money out of Nigeria or converting to dollars.

Why do you call the mentioned individuals empty comrades?

seguno2:
What do you think about the fact that Americans helped the Chinese and South Koreans develop their economies, and even the Japanese after defeating them in WWII, but they didn’t help their Latin American neighbours as well as us Africans?

Cc: Gerrard59. Some people on quora say America invested in China to use its cheap lab our to manufacture low tier goods for America consumption, while American industries focus on the high tier goods. Remember it's not America that is teaching China high tech.
I do not consider America evil or a bad country though, maybe more of a necessary evil. The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know. Without America, terrorists, dark dictators, extremist religions and countries might be running the world. Perhaps it is time for a new world order, let's see. PS: America has done some good things.

mrvitalis:
I'm ready to debate anyone on this... We can meet on Twitter space

FDIs aren't bad or good, it depends on their agreements and conditions with their host countries and the sectors they invest in. Some FDIs in Nigeria have an agreement to reinvest all or most of their profits back into the country. FDIs should just be well regulated, I don't have a problem with FDIs repatriating a small percentage of their profits. Of course, the government has to create a good and safe business environment for investors to have the confidence to invest, diversify and leave most of their profits in their host countries. Their initial Capital can be repatriated fully.

mrvitalis:
Many Nigerians believe the fallacy investing in Infrastructure drives development ; this is a massive problem. Nigeria must move from this socialist mindset and be more capitalist to grow

I agree with you 100 percent, except that it is not a socialist mindset, it's more of a novice capitalist mindset. Since full capitalists believe the government shouldn't fund or involve in businesses and industries, infrastructure or welfare is the only thing left for them to spend on. Socialists believe in government or communal ownership. This means if a government or country is socialist it will look out for creating or funding industries and businesses.
Social capitalism is what I consider ideal though.

mrvitalis:
Lmao I so much dislike FDI that I'm seeing it everywhere ...yes bro growth in HDI is the key

Main reason I supported Obi for president

Why do you dislike FDI that much, because of repatriation of funds?

mrvitalis:
Many Nigerians believe the fallacy investing in Infrastructure drives development ; this is a massive problem.

CC: seun. You have been proposing some economic solutions to Nigeria problems. What do you think of this guy's theory.

qwertyuioplm:
Despite paying for subsidy and not a producing nation exchange rate moved from 140-180 ,what type of magic did he perform

He had a good economic team, but a lower population is also a large factor. During his tenure, Nigeria population was around 150 million, 180- 200. Now, Nigeria population is nearing 250 million, this means more imports to meet the needs of about 230 million people, given the fact that we are an import dependent economy. This results to a weaker currency, higher inflation, high cost of living and hardship. Our high population growth also means there are more mouths to feed, given our low productivity in agriculture and the menace of terrorists and bandits, there isn't enough food to go round. This results in higher costs for the available food products, goods, materials and services. Incompetent governments, political office holders, foolish uneducated unenlightened tribalistic citizens are also a large factor.
I don't want to trade blames or criticize anybody, but the Government and Nigerians are largely responsible for the hardship we are experiencing in Nigeria.

BrutusOj:
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BrutusOj:
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Peledonomy:
I have been a church goer all my life. I have disliked Muslims and all other religions because that is what I was taught.


This week Friday, I will visit a mosque. I am nervous, I don't know what to expect.

I am converting because the seed wey I sow for church never germinate. God has not seen it.
But Muslims didn't wait for me to sow any seed. They offered help without my begging.

Is that not how God should be?

I think it's more of a northern thing than muslim. My observation is that the average northerner is more contented and helpful than the average southerner. Another factor is that a lot of christians in Nigeria are not true christians, they are religious for one reason, benefit or the other. The number of churches in Nigerian society is proof of it. You will find true christians mostly in developed countries, where people go to church not for miracles, prophecy or financial problems, but because they want to worship God.

seguno2:
So why are we not working hard on the much part that is in our control, for the all round success we desire, instead of forever blaming the whites as an alibi for our inaction and endemic failures?

Because most of us Africans are nothing but self centered brainwashed idiots. It's not the West that stops Nigeria from achieving 24hrs electricity or other simple advancements. African leaders and African people are the number 1 problem of Africa.

seguno2:
Can you please make up your mind about whether our rotten situation and backwardness is self inflicted, or it is caused by the oyinbos?

Africa situation is caused by both factors, the West, African leaders and the African populace. However, much of the blame should go to African leaders and African people.

pansophist:
Exception doesn't disprove the rules, it only proves it.

In South America for example, Chile is the most developed, but it doesn't disprove the simple fact that the US maintains the Monroe doctrine, and hage interfere in the internal affairs of most countries there, and bomb many.

Try to see the nuances in stuff, it's not black and white.

Glad I am not the only one who sees this, I don't know why a good number of Nigerians and Africans aren't passionate about changing this.
While I agree that nations might have to prey on each other sometimes, especially at their developing stages. It is greed and over ambitiousness on the part of the west on their continual exploitation and predation of Africa and some other parts of the world. Especially at this age when a decent life can be given to every human worldwide if we keep the population low or checked.

Nsogbu001:
Sure. I go am on Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Remember me for your giveaway abeg.

Kalatium:
Ask the person who made the main comment. I only affirm to his statement.

I am interested to hear your views, how are Chinese citizens being oppressed?

Kalatium:
Succinct.

The ruling class will always find something to oppress.

How are Chinese citizens being oppressed?
CC;TCTRILLS

TheBillyonaire:
different.

Have you contested or sponsored anyone for any political position before? Why not start at the national assembly or governorship and see what the future holds?

TheBillyonaire:
You are a coward. I forbid you from transferring your wave of cowardice to other Biafrans. My father carried the armors for the Biafran Army because he was too young to join the troops.
You have no right to preach cowardice here. So I should leave the land of my birth for the Fulanis? Are you mad? My wealth is in lands and my next 3 generations can not even exhaust the use of my landmass, and you think I can relocate to abroad? I came back to my country to build wealth and fight the enemies.
Let tell you this. No man born of a woman can come to my community. You think I am interested in losing my homestead ? Never.

You better learn how to build landmines and bombs and prepare, and stop preaching escapism. May be you are Fulani trying to preach fear so people can leave their lands.

You have failed. We will kill you and eat you.

Hello, what are your dreams for Nigeria, what kind of Nigeria or country do you want to see.

Gerrard59:
Tinubu might perform (big might), but it will only benefit Yorubas and Muslim northerners. As per Ekong wey you be, no hopes of benefitting from his policies. Even if you move to Lagos, you won't be able to rent an apartment because you are "Omo Igbo". Kuyaresit, but that is Nigeria for you.

Alternatively, do a change of name, get two thick tribal marks and learn Yoruba.

Good luck bro!

Tinubu does'nt come off as a religious fanatic. Do you view it that he hates Igbos or christians? What makes you certain his government will be as you predicted? It is those around him we might have to worry about in my own opinion.
I agree that a civil war, unrest, chaos, revolution or reset might likely happen, don't know how intense it might be though. It depends on how it is handled.

sukkot:
yeah religious people are dangerous. And that includes traditional religious people too . Any man who does not seek to harvest his powers from the universe using cosmology and astrology is a dangerous person. Because their babalawo can tell them to go and bring human body parts. Basically I just try to stay away from people period lol. Streets done red finish . no joy anywhere

Lol, no p. Notify if any job offer or business opportunities arises.

sukkot:
llol we'll you may not be a killer bro but you have to be safe out here. No go sleep for stranger house ooooo my brother . It's not wise to do so

I know say you be atheist, part of the reason i think untamed religion is dangerous to the society, especially here in africa, no p though.