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Christianity EtcRe: To Celebrate Christmas Or Not-have U Thought About This? by jozz(op): 11:03am On Dec 17, 2016
ikbnice:
90% of those whose celebrates Christmas doesn't even know its origin. The wining and dinning is all that matters.
which is wrong. As Christians we must know what we are doing, so that we are not deceived.
Christianity EtcTo Celebrate Christmas Or Not-have U Thought About This? by jozz(op): 10:45am On Dec 17, 2016
Arguments for and against the Christmas celebration have been on for decades. The main argument against Christmas has been that nowhere in the bible is Christmas mentioned and that Jesus was not born on Dec 25.Proponents of the Christmas celebration on the other hand have argued that while truly there is no evidence of Jesus being born on Dec 25, nevertheless the celebration has a good motive-to honour Jesus.

As you read this article, I want you to consider a more compelling reason to avoid the Christmas celebration-its pagan origin.Have you ever paused to give it a thought: if Christmas was not instituted by Jesus, was unknown among his disciples and the early Christians, where then did the celebration come from?

It is interesting to note that it was not until more than 300 years after Jesus birth that Christendom officially began to observe Christmas on Dec 25. The roots of Christmas can be traced to pagan Rome with its mixture of festivals for honouring the agriculture god Saturn and the sun god Sol Invictus or mithra. The catholic church wanting to strengthen its position, converted the pagan celebration to a christian one.

Anthropologists Christian Ratsch and Claudia Muller-Ebeling coauthors of the book pagan Christmas write :Like many pre-christian customs and beliefs, the old feast commemorating the yearly return of the sun was dedicated to the birth of christ. So if humans can detect the pagan connection of Christmas, the ultimate and most important question we need to ask is :How does God (whose approval we are all striving for) feel about a celebration of pagan origin now dedicated to his son? 2 For 6:14-17 says :What fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have or what sharing does light have with darkness? Quit touching the unclean thing and I will take you in.

Therefore in conclusion the issue of Christmas goes beyond issue of personal choice. The persons we purport to be honouring via Christmas celebration (God and Jesus) are telling us clearly that they are not interested in the celebration,in fact it is offensive to them. Are we more powerful or all knowing than them?

I wish this write up can be moved to front page for the benefit of all)
PoliticsRe: Rivers Rerun: Riggers Caught In Ikwerre Burst Into Tears. PICS by jozz(m): 2:46pm On Dec 10, 2016
Pidgin2:
Name one thing APC has achieved
wrong response. what u conceded is that PDP achieved nothing. that's all we need to know.
Christianity EtcRe: Boy "Raised From The Dead" At Prophet Bushiri Church (Video) by jozz(m): 11:42am On Dec 05, 2016
Too much noise, claims and counter counter claims.The ultimate test to put all this to rest:

Can the pastor repeat his claim and do the 'miracle' again without prior notice?
PhonesRe: NCC Suspends Data Price Increase by jozz(m): 4:15pm On Nov 30, 2016
Ikegodng:
This is were they always get things wrong, why not do a proper consultation with this same stakeholders before coming to announce increment. NCC have a long way to go
Forget it.They know what is proper and what is not.Avoiding consultation is intentional.Ncc and the telcos know the idea will be staunchly rejected,the best course of action is to force it on subscribers hence the last minute information before implementation date.
PhonesRe: NCC Suspends Data Price Increase by jozz(m): 4:09pm On Nov 30, 2016
kaeforum:
Meanwhile MTN has not withdrawn its message of increment in Dec 1. angry
yes o. same for etisalat.the customer care guy I called said they will be going ahead to increase tomorrow.
PhonesRe: So I Called Ncc... Here's What "They" Said by jozz(m): 4:05pm On Nov 30, 2016
I just called my service provider.the customer care guy said that the network will implement price increase regardless.
PoliticsRe: INEC Declares Akeredolu Winner Of Ondo Governorship Election by jozz(m): 12:56pm On Nov 27, 2016
ajani1978:
Gbam. Opari Akeredolu done win
I don't believe it.how did it happen?
EducationRe: Question Paper Of A School In Abuja For Primary Four Pupils by jozz(m): 9:24pm On Nov 04, 2016
fpeter:
Someone once analyzed the situation for me, he said the intelligent ones back in school are now in the banks, oil sector and
other great institutions whilst the dullards from way back are now in the classrooms teaching our little ones crap. It goes around........
Exactly. That is d bane of our education. Shortly after graduation I taught briefly at a secondary school. During my first week the students were already all over me, clearly tripped. I remember the principal telling me he knows I won't be there for long cos guys like me are not meant for the classroom. True to his prediction I was out having got a job with a FMCG.
Christianity EtcRe: With Prayers, Necessary Changes, Nigeria Would Overcome Its Problems – Adeboye by jozz(m): 1:19pm On Aug 19, 2016
GoggleB:
Nice one.. Nigerians don't look at it from d areas you just pointed out
well stated.Shows that these self styled men of God do not read their bibles. The bible has clearly stated we are in the last days. The worsening conditions in Nigeria and d world at large is proof of bible prophecy.The last days will lead to the end of the world.So nothing will get better and no surprise that conditions are worsening and not getting better.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Germany : Rio2016 Olympics : Your Thoughts On The Match? by jozz(m): 10:27pm On Aug 17, 2016
Built2last:
Sadiq should not come back to Nigeria.

That babe wey collect his brain and energy in Brazil should keep him.

We had our chances in first half to even up and go ahead to win but SadiQ blockos was too heavy for him to move.
Simply stated, we were outclassed. we played inferior teams all along so we thought we were good.playing a good team such as Germany exposed all our flaws-
1. poor tactics
2. poor ball control
3.inadequate preparation
4.inferiority complex.(our boys were showing too much respect for the Germans)
Christianity EtcRe: Adeboye Gives New Instructions For RCCG by jozz(m): 2:04pm On Aug 05, 2016
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but there are other commandments in the Bible that 99.9% of the Christian populace fails to obey....
one of which involving "Loving your neighbors as you love yourself" if we keep to this commandment, trust me Africa won't be regarded
as a third world country...

Modern men of God only emphasize on that commandment of paying "Tithes and Offerings".. as if it was the only thing God said we should do!

Thumbs up to you. Best comment of the thread.Giving apart from the fact that it is not compulsory, must stem from a good heart b4 it can be accepted by God.You cannot be living in sin and bring tithe or whatever to God. Matt 5:23,24 says that if one is about to bring a gift to God but remembers he has an issue with his brother, he has to leave the gift and sort out the issue first.

Of course my pastor knows if he preaches this, ajo no go complete. So they conveniently develop amnesia of Bible verses like this. The most saddening aspect is that his followers rather than reasoning on this issues will cry : u are criticising the man of God. Too bad




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Christianity EtcRe: Adeboye Gives New Instructions For RCCG by jozz(m): 1:19pm On Aug 05, 2016
neocortex:
Pastorpreneurs and god of men are smart, instead of him saying "don't owe or rob Adeboye", he framed it as "don't owe or rob god" when does the god start eating Naira and dollars ?
wetin u want make him talk b4.
CelebritiesRe: Kemi Olunloyo Blasts Adeboye Over Marriage Advice: U're A Lunatic & Trashy Man by jozz(m): 4:52pm On Aug 04, 2016
GlorifiedTunde:
Kemi is not particularly having a difference in opinion. She looks for every opportunity to insult this man. Even if not for being a man of God, what about his age? What about his personality? Is he a criminal?

Honestly why are you guys empathizing her actions?
I am certainly not empathizing her actions. in fact I am not bothered about kemi. I am looking at the general picture.So that you do not get misunderstood or bring undue criticism on yourself, every one especially religious leaders should avoid going beyond scripture and avoid delving into personal issues.
Many men have married without having a job at the time of marriage and their marriage did not crash.Gal 6:5: Each one will carry his own load
CelebritiesRe: Kemi Olunloyo Blasts Adeboye Over Marriage Advice: U're A Lunatic & Trashy Man by jozz(m): 4:25pm On Aug 04, 2016
GlorifiedTunde:
cry cry cry cry

The problem with Kemi is she can never recover.

She has terribly defamed the.man of God so much that God has visited her with an insanity she will never be aware of.


So if you're hoping she'll change for.the better, you're wasting your time.

She's gone, God has wasted her already. She's just a walking dead.

And as for many others who make it a point of duty to speak against men of God, just observe Kemi Olunloyo to see what will become of you, that's if God decides to leave you alive.
Having a difference of opinion against 'a man of God ' is not a sin on two conditions:

1.If what he said is not grounded in the scripture.
2. If he has gone beyond the scripture by stating as a rule or law what should be a personal decision.

In this case the pastor should merely have provided general general advice and let people make up their mind
FamilyRe: Married To An Atheist by jozz(m): 12:37pm On Aug 03, 2016
mazaje:
Normally I believe that your husband has the same right to openly practice his atheism just as you have your right to openly practice your religion. But in a society like Nigeria where a great majority of the people are backward, intolerant, willfully ignorant, uneducated,freaful,irrational, superstitious and generally stupi.d. Your husband will not be accepted as an atheist in that backward society. . . .As someone pointed out, muslims generally believe that christians are going to hell anyway and christians hold the same view about muslims. . .They still try to live with each other despite holding such beliefs about each other, why they refuse to accept the atheist and try to avoid them as if they are some plauge that need to be avioded is really mindboogling. . .

Nigeria is the most religious country I know yet it remains the most rotten country I have ever visited, nothing is just working in that cesspool. I live in a majority atheist country and it is heaven on earth compared to Nigeria. . .Isn't that clear evidence that Nigerians are just wasting their time with all the imaginary gods they claim to be worshiping?. . .So your pastor and friends all dislike your husband for not beleieving in their mythical superstitions and delusions, eh?. . .Leave your husband and go find happiness with a christian brother. . ..
well spoken man. The fact is that a lot of persons are developing atheistic ideas and the primary cause is the unreasonable religiosity of modern Christians especially the new generation churches.Imagine someone was suffering a heart attack and what u guys could think of at the moment was prayer instead of instant medical attention. Why won't he think you are all crazy.
moreover you and probably those close to you know virtually nothing about God in terms of scriptural knowledge and evidences of his existence,hence the reason he always defeats you.There are more than enough evidences to prove God exists.check out information at www.jw.org.
Christianity EtcRe: Why I Won't Seek Vengeance Against Killers Of Abuja Preacher- Adeboye by jozz(m): 4:12pm On Aug 01, 2016
I thought that he performs miracles. All he has to do is simply wake up the dead woman. after all resurrection from the dead is a form of miracle. Deceivers!!!
Christianity EtcRe: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by jozz(m): 8:54am On Aug 01, 2016
Ekejoestar:
u av spoken according to your ignorance
what ignorance are you referring to? The fella has spoken d truth. of course church goers who are admirers and worshippers of men will feel uncomfortable with d stated fact
EducationRe: Show How Much U Remember About Ur Secondary School: Write Ur School Anthem by jozz(m): 12:12pm On Jun 18, 2016
Hawad international Secondary School Kaduna. It goes this way:
we are children of hawad school, godly wisdom promotes knowledge,we are the ones to the target ahead, we shall be successful and great (*2) so so fa fa mi mi re re do do do tilaso sofamiredo. we are children of hawad school,godly wisdom promotes knowledge. we are the ones to the target ahead we shall be successfully and great,we shall be successful and great.... and so it continues till we march into our classes.
wonderful time we had then.
PoliticsRe: Melaye Calls For The Scrapping Of "State Of Origin" As A Political Requirement by jozz(m): 9:26am On Jun 18, 2016
welcome dévelopment. will reduce ethnocentric tendencies.
FoodRe: Did You Ever Buy This Satchet Ice-Cream? Memories by jozz(m): 11:11am On Feb 23, 2016
KANKARA
Christianity EtcRe: Are You Comfortable In Your Place Of Worship?Read this photo inside by jozz(m): 6:58pm On Jan 24, 2016
Catholics o, new generation churches, all na wash. Jehovah's witnesses is da real deal. Simply overcome the misinformation about them and investigate. Remember u dont have to be a member to investigate.
Christianity EtcRe: Are You Comfortable In Your Place Of Worship?Read this photo inside by jozz(m): 6:55pm On Jan 24, 2016
catholics o, new generation churches, all na wash. Jehovah's witnesses is da real deal. Simply overcome the misinformation about them and investigate. Remember u dont have to be a member to investigate.
FamilyRe: Is It Okay For A Man To Cry In Front Of His Woman? by jozz(m): 11:23pm On Dec 19, 2015
Crying is an emotional issue and our emotions are determined by the prevailing circumstances such as the death of a loved one. I cry every February when i recollect the death of my mother.My wife consoles me and sometimes cries along with me
EducationRe: Religious Propagation On Nigerian Campuses: Infringement Of Rights by jozz(m): 3:00am On Sep 08, 2015
Evaromantik:
Thats the consequences of overzealousness in religion...........Africa is so religious,even the whiteman that brought us christianity goes to church no more,while we have lost our original religion to them................Europeans really underdeveloped Africa
Religious intolerance it is called. Simply it is a sign that smth is wrong with such a religion or sect.For a xtian it is understandable when u meet persons who live their lives without the influence of God and u want them to change, but it is never forced. I have met some of those Christians, they are usually the new generation churches whose new stock in trade is establishing universities.

They compel their students because their message and form of Christianity lacks moving power and conviction, they know most students will not attend on their own.Their form of Christianity has repelled people rather than attract.Solution-Simply avoid such schools if u cant cope. PRONTO
Christianity EtcRe: The Dedication Of Catholic Church, Nkpor Anambra (Photos) by jozz(m): 5:23pm On Jul 27, 2015
Okeikpu:
Italian Roman Catholic cult has succeeded on brainwashing my dear pple. Well its better than being a Muslim .
Exactly spoken. Catholicism-religion i have never understood.The questions i have asked i have not got answers.If you are a catholic you have serious thinking and research to do.Why not start with the blood stained history of the church as shown in the crusades and the inquisitions centuries ago and the modern day -the catholic church reaction to homosexuality.
Christianity EtcRe: Police Shut Enugu Church As Pastors, Supporters Engage In Free-for-all by jozz(m): 8:19pm On Jul 20, 2015
anyaekekehinde:
My oga i totally agree with you, AG is my church, but one cannot just fathom what is going on
What you need to fathom is that God has just given u a clue that the church does not represent him and that u should that should sit down,think deeply and petition God to show u the true.I assure u if u do this,u wil be doing urself a great favour.
Car TalkRe: Top 20 Used Cars To Avoid by jozz(m): 8:21am On Jul 19, 2015
RaDaZaBaNa:
Yes .These is d kind of threads that should make front page.

Its So Painful When People sweat, think
and Write ideas and put out good topics yet it
will not make front page .For God sake Go to
Music/Radio Section,Go to literature, health
science,U see Apple with mind blowing write
up !yet na Tonto Dikeh singlet makes front
page
Check
iamsynord,awesomeking,Chanchit,KevinFxGuru,Robinhez
and some other literature guys topics,..
I swear if I ever come across Any youth I need
to help, the first thing I will jokingly ask is the
Nairaland username .That will determine our
Relations
Entertainment, trendy irrelevancies and personalities are what attracts the most on social media, naturally that is what the mods will prefer to ensure the popularity and continued acceptance of their platform.Most persons on social media are simpletons out for fun and are naturally put of by technical and intellectual topics.

Moreover in this morally corrupt and depraved society,vanity, sex, nudity captures the interest of people more than anything not only on social media but in virtually all aspects of our life.God help us.
CelebritiesRe: Peter And Paul Okoye Tell Why They Have Not Been To Church Since 2007 by jozz(m): 2:58pm On Jun 12, 2015
Attend the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's witnesses and no body will give you unnecessary attention
CareerRe: Nigerian Military Hierarchy by jozz(m): 10:17am On May 28, 2015
i always wanted to know what determines the rate of your promotion in the nigerian military?
PoliticsRe: Rochas Okorocha Declared Winner Of Imo State Governorship Election by jozz(m): 7:53am On Apr 26, 2015
IdiAmin1:
If it's true, then congrats to Rochas. It's not easy winning any election with APC in SE let alone governorship. Amaechi should immediately relocate to owerri for a tutorial on election 101. Mr talk talk that couldn't even win common VILLAGE president with APC in PH undecided
U got it wrong man.Rivers is a totally different kettle of fish. The external forces in the combination of patience and goodluck jonathan meant amechi was running a lost battle.Those two will rather burn Rivers than let Amechi win.What do u think is responsible for the violence in Rivers?

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