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RomanceRe: Is It Fair To Call Girls Who Sleep Around 'Prostitutes' And Guys 'Players' ? by khalhokage(m): 11:15am On May 09, 2016
It's the eat your cake and have it syndrome, hypocrisy.
On one hand we have men saying girls of these days are too promiscuous that they should preserve their virginity till marriage and on the other hand we have lecturers pressuring female students into sex or they graduate, we have bosses threatening their female employees with job termination if they don't give in to their sexual advances, and we have boys raping women because because they rebuffed their advances.

Men should choose one and stick with it, if what you want is to marry a virgin then stay a virgin yourself.

Nigerian men should stop being hypocrites.
NYSCRe: Who Should Our First Salary Go To, God Or Our Benefactor? by khalhokage(m): 6:06am On May 09, 2016
That's your choice to make, this isn't a matter of "should" , it's your money and you're the one that decides how to spend it.
NYSCRe: Here Are Advantages And Disadvantages Of NYSC (my Opinion) by khalhokage(m): 6:04am On May 09, 2016
They should scrap the whole thing jaré.
Christianity EtcRe: Atheists , Do U Sometimes Wish U Never Became Atheists by khalhokage(m): 5:52am On May 09, 2016
Nope, i certainly don't regret this clarity.
PhonesRe: New Etisalat 1gb For 500 by khalhokage(m): 4:54am On May 09, 2016
It's a one-time sub for new ETI Sims.
CelebritiesRe: Man Scammed Over Afrocandy's Video (Photos) by khalhokage(m):
This man sef, it's extremely obvious that the voter's card is fake na, who poses for passport photo? and 10k for bf when xvideos na free? lol grin
PoliticsRe: See The "Gifts" Soldiers Were Seen Sending To Boko Haram In The North. Photos by khalhokage(m): 7:42pm On May 08, 2016
I thought they said GEJ didn't buy any weapons.
FamilyRe: My Husband Beats Me With Cutlass; Targeting My Eyes- Domestic Violence Victim by khalhokage(m): 7:24pm On May 08, 2016
knightsTempler:
Some of this ladies are morons, they are the architect of their predicament.

Here is what another wrote :
Are you sure that's not a joke? maybe it's satire or something because what sane person would think that way?
SportsRe: Sesugh Uhaa, Nigerian WWE Wrestler Makes A Debut by khalhokage(m): 2:30pm On May 08, 2016
Ugh! This boring season film.
Science/TechnologyRe: Windows 10 Problem, Update Now Or Pay $120 by khalhokage(m): 11:57am On May 08, 2016
,How is this news? isn't this what they said right from the start? Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for a year, that year is almost over.
PhonesRe: Transferring Games Between Memory Cards by khalhokage(m): 9:16am On May 08, 2016
Just copy the entire contents of the 8gb SD card to the new one, it'll work like you never changed a thing, that's what I did when I switched from 16 to 32gb
PoliticsRe: How Is The Current Price Hike On All Items Affecting You by khalhokage(m): 8:18pm On May 07, 2016
My favorite food spaghetti which was #150 before is now #180, so how do you think it's affecting me?
EducationRe: If You Didn't Experience Flogging In School, You Are Still A Baby by khalhokage(m): 8:05pm On May 07, 2016
No teacher will touch my child like this and go unpunished, it's my job as his parent to discipline him, no one else's.
HealthRe: 8 Home Remedies To Solve Menstrual Cramps. by khalhokage(m): 7:57pm On May 07, 2016
Mzsolmi:
Op why did you just post this today wen mine just stoped?....i nearly died on wednesday.thanks tho....sumtimes i wish diz beta scientists dem will produce a pill dah'll freeze doz egg dere n prevent dem frm breaking....i yaff tire for menses
That's exactly what "The Pill" does, it tricks your body into thinking you're pregnant, which temporarily stops ovulation, menstruation and effectively pregnancy as long as you take it regularly.
HealthRe: 8 Home Remedies To Solve Menstrual Cramps. by khalhokage(m): 7:51pm On May 07, 2016
Bbsharon that your number 8, what if they have a wahala boyfriend like me?
RomanceRe: How To Spot Broke Girls Trying Too Hard To Impress by khalhokage(m): 3:18pm On May 07, 2016
[quote author=Jadekitana post=45395922]Please note that this thread doesn't have any intention of castigating the female folks No, just those you're probably wealthier than.
but if you fall under these category you better start amending your ways because it's becoming annoying to me.

So they should change their behavior because it annoys you. ok.

My dear I read the entire thing, and my conclusion is that you're a deeply bitter person.
PropertiesRe: Lady Angry At Police For Evicting Her Unjustly (photos) by khalhokage(m): 1:24pm On May 07, 2016
Go to a lawyer and Sue them for millions, infact i believe this can qualify for a class action lawsuit.

We have already given police too much power and leeway in this country, let's not let them get away with criminal acts too.
PhonesRe: Airtel Hourly Plan Not Scrapped, New Price Of The Airtel Unlimited Hourly Plan by khalhokage(m): 10:19am On May 07, 2016
They made a deal with MTN cheesy , they're obviously trying to boost MTN's business.
PropertiesRe: Bathroom Of Lady Who Moved Out Of A Guy's Property by khalhokage(m): 9:34am On May 07, 2016
lol, this just reminded me of the sexy girl I walked by on the stairs last night, at 1st i was like "see fine babe!" then as I walked past my mind use him own hand change to "nope, make this go baff", the smell was appalling.
Christianity EtcRe: 5 Things You Won't Believe Aren't In The Bible by khalhokage(op):
Flexherbal:
Ok. Your findings!
Lol, you're speaking as if this is a matter of opinion not fact, if there's any doubt open your Bible crosscheck everything written here then come back to call me out on posting lies or inaccurate information.

This isn't a matter of "your findings", it's a matter of this is a lie here's the truth and here's the proof.

Lalasticlala , ishilove happy Sunday o
Christianity EtcRe: 5 Things You Won't Believe Aren't In The Bible by khalhokage(op):
[size=18pt]#2. The Antichrist[/size]

Type "Is Obama" into Google and one of the top three suggested searches will always be "the Antichrist?" If the Web had existed in Ronald Reagan's day, you'd have gotten the same result for him and (likewise for Buhari ).

So clearly there is a huge chunk of the world waiting for someone to come along and fulfill the old biblical prophecy: A charismatic leader will fool the whole world, rise to power, institute a worldwide dictatorial regime and (finally) bring about the Apocalypse. There exist entire religious sects who keep a sharp eye out for the smooth talking sign of the End Times who will trigger the destruction of everything we know and love.

The Only Problem Is ...
The Antichrist is mentioned only four times in the Bible, and each time he's described the same way:

"Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the Antichrist." (2 John 1:7)

Yep: The Antichrist is anyone who doesn't believe in Christ. The "anti" is basically being used the same way it's used when we say someone is "anti-war." So anyone who wants to accuse Richard Dawkins of being the Antichrist is actually entirely correct, and what's more, he'll agree with you.

Actually Came From:
There are characters in the Book of Revelation who will help usher in the End of Days: for instance, there is a False Prophet, who looks like a lamb and talks like a dragon (figuratively, we're assuming). And then we have "The Beast" from Revelation 13, which is described as "coming out of the sea" with 10 horns, seven heads, 10 crowns and other body parts that do not even resemble a human body accidentally.

The beast is who is associated with the number 666 , by the way. It wasn't until the second century that some dude named Saint Irenaeus started calling it the Antichrist, borrowing the term from another part of the Bible that wasn't referring to it. But even that did very little to change the fact that The Beast would have a hell of a time getting elected to public office since it looked like ... well, a motherf***ing beast.

It wasn't until the Middle Ages that the Antichrist was portrayed as a guy rather than a huge multiheaded monster. Thus the Antichrist, as a figure in pop culture and cheap-shot accusation was born. Countless novels (like the worldwide bestselling Left Behind series) and movies have helped push the concept to where it is today.

So to summarize, millions are awaiting what they believe is the fulfillment of an ancient biblical prophecy that is in reality cobbled together from at least three different characters from the Bible, with a little bit of Rosemary's Baby for good measure.
[size=18pt]1. Hell: Everything Other Than the Fire[/size]

Hell is a place of eternal torment, a realm of unrelenting suffering for all sinners, heretics and unbelievers. It is a land of fire and brimstone arranged into nine circles and filled with imps and demons who deal out cruelly ironic punishments for all of eternity. Ruling over all of it is Satan, who probably sits on a throne made of skulls or something.

The Only Problem Is ...
Of all that, the only part you'll find in the Bible is the fact that Hell sucks and that there is fire (from passages like Matthew 13:42: "And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth ." )
And ... that's as specific as it gets.

Actually Came From:
As usual, artists and writers took those vague descriptions and ran with them. The understanding of hell as a fiery subterranean cavern full of lava and demons shoving flutes up your ass for eternity owes its popularity largely to the medieval double-team of Dante and Hieronymus Bosch.

Dante's Inferno popularized the idea of hell as a nine-level first-person-shooter. He pioneered the concept of contrapasso , the idea that prisoners of hell are subject to ironic tortures related to the sins that brought them there. Like the "flatterers," who spent their lives bullshitting, and were forced in hell to "wallow in shit" for eternity.

Then the Dutch artist, Bosch, came along and painted it.

As for Satan being the ruler of hell, that's a misconception we can probably blame on John Milton. In Paradise Lost, Satan famously bitched: "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." But there's a reason why God cast Satan and his minions into hell instead of Sambisa : Hell sucks for everyone including imps and demons. According to 2 Peter 2:4: "God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into chains of darkness to be held for judgment."

That's right, chains and prisons ... for them . No iron fortresses, no fiery thrones, no mention of Satan ruling the cell block ... all of that is from the Bible's extended universe and fan fiction.

Cracked
Christianity Etc5 Things You Won't Believe Aren't In The Bible by khalhokage(op):
Not everybody realizes that many of the most iconic features of Christianity were never mentioned by the holy book or the church, but were actually pulled from the ass of some poet or artist years after God turned in his final draft of the Bible. Things like ...

[size=18pt]5. Angels[/size]
The image of an angel is so recognizable that you can immediately spot one if somebody makes its shape in some snow. They're sparkly people with two white wings and occasionally swords, who sit on clouds ripping out awesome harp solos while protecting humans from harm.

The Only Problem Is ...
Now, there are angels in the Bible. But if you encountered some of the angels it describes, you'd probably need a shotgun under your bed to sleep soundly for the rest of your life.*

*NOTE: that is a joke. If angels turn out to be real, and you encounter one, do not shoot it with a shotgun.

There are several kinds of angels in the Bible and you've probably heard about some of them, like archangels, cherubim and seraphim. They all look different, and very few actually have wings. Those who do, like the seraphim, actually have six wings and need all of them to cover their body, lest they blind/incinerate whoever is unlucky enough to bump into one.

Then there are the thrones, which are described in the Bible as "wheels within wheels," the rims of which are covered in eyes.

Then we have the cutest order of angels, the cherubim. As we all know, a cherub is a baby angel, usually with a little bow and arrow and a leaf protecting his modesty. Except that Ezekiel 10:14 describes them as frightening four-headed monstrosities that included the faces of a man, an eagle and a lion.

Actually Came From:
Painters took liberties when portraying angels, and just like putting capes on superheroes, giving them wings was a visually interesting way to identify who was the angel in a painting full of regular dudes (wings were also used in the early church to denote that these creatures lived in the sky). Archangels like Michael and Gabriel were given contemporary military garb.

Cherubs in particular didn't get their extreme makeover until Renaissance sculptors revived the ancient practice of putti , which depicted cute babies dancing and playing around on infant tombs. The rediscovery and reimplementation of these little cuties brought Cupid-esque cherubs into vogue, as demonstrated by Tomba di Ilaria del Carretto.

Lastly, the thing about the harps was actually invented by John Milton who wrote about angels "plucking harps" in Paradise Lost, basically just because it was the cutest thing he could pull out of his arse.

[size=18pt]4. The Devil Is Red and Has Horns, a Pitchfork and Goat Legs
[/size]

The devil, also known as Satan, Beelzebub, Lucifer, the Prince of Darkness, Mr. Scratch, Old Nick and Al Pacino, is the cloven-hoofed, pitchfork-wielding, red-skinned, horned king of hell and founder of the metal genre of music. He's also a gambler and a businessman, willing to make bets or contracts with you and grant you wishes/musical abilities in exchange for your immortal soul.

The Only Problem Is ...
Not one inch of that is in the Bible. Anywhere. Not even the goatee (and this is a book where every other character has a goatee. Or at least we picture it that way).

So what does Satan look like in the Bible? We don't know -- he's never physically described except when he visits Eve as a snake, and some think that the snake in the Garden of Eden wasn't actually Satan anyway . Other than that, he's just a disembodied ghost-voice, kind of like a really evil Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Actually Came From:
Medieval artists who wanted to portray the devil visually had to take a bit of artistic license, generally drawing whatever seemed evil at the time. No single source is responsible for the common depiction of Old Nick, but he picked up bits and pieces of his traditional costume as time went on, like a hipster trawling dozens of op shops over the course of a month.

Speaking of hipsters, what about that pitchfork? It's really a
trident , a popular accessory of the Greek and Roman gods. The horns? Possibly a hand-me-down from animal-worshipping religions that Christianity didn't like.

Scholars believe that Satan got his goat-legs as recently as the 19th century during the Romantic period, when neo-paganism came into vogue and a lot of writers, poets and artists started talking up the Greek goat-god Pan as a source of their inspiration, a claim about which numerous panties became quite tightly knotted.

As for the devil's famous habit of gambling with people's souls, that's not canonical either. Though his job is to tempt people to sin, he never grants anybody miraculous powers. We have an old German legend to thank for that. The legend of Faust, made popular later when it was dramatized by Christopher Marlowe, tells the story of a doctor who gets bored and decides to strike a deal with Lucifer in return for knowledge, converting the devil from the Prince of Darkness into a shady snake-oil salesman.
[size=18pt]3. The Holy Grail
[/size]

The cup that Jesus drank out of during the Last Supper is the ultimate lost treasure, having become a slang term for anything long sought-after or world-changing. And while the Indiana Jones franchise seems to think drinking from the legendary cup will grant you eternal life and heal gunshot wounds, the exact kind of magic powers we can expect to obtain when we find it is a matter of dispute.

Also, there's the question of whether it's a cup, a bowl or, as Dan Brown speculated, a holy vagina .

The Only Problem Is ...
If you try to find the story of the magical cup in the Bible, you'll wind up flipping around confused, thinking you've got an abridged version or something. While the Bible does mention Jesus using a cup during the Last Supper, the cup itself is not treated any more importantly than anything else in the scene. It'd make just as much sense to say the table itself is holy, or the chairs, or the menu, or the leftovers.

Actually Came From:
The Holy Grail was first invoked just as a plot-driving device in the legend of King Arthur. Even then, the item that Arthur's army sought was not Jesus' cup at all -- it was a magic cauldron . Since cauldrons were used quite often at parties and Celtic sleepovers, having a magic cauldron would come off today like a plate of nachos that never ended or a bottomless beer keg.

It was the French poet Chretien de Troyes who reinterpreted the Arthurian legend as a quest for the Holy Grail. And even then , the Grail was not a cup, but rather something resembling a really nice serving dish.

No, it was another poet, Robert de Boron, who planted the Jesus-cup story in the world's consciousness. According to his (quite fictional) masterwork Joseph d'Arimathe , the cup was used by Joseph of Arimathea to collect Jesus' blood and sweat after his crucifixion.

It was his possession of the Grail that granted him the Jesus-powers to survive his own death and burial, and then for some reason he delivered it to Britain. This provided not only the first description of the Grail as Jesus' cup, but also an explanation as to why the hell we're looking for a piece of Israeli tableware in goddamn England.
PhonesRe: It's All About Damaged Image by khalhokage(m): 3:08pm On May 06, 2016
Go back to that slot branch and meet it's manager, when you do ask for compensation or replacement for your damaged phone.
FamilyRe: 13 Sentences You Will Never Hear From Nigerian Parents by khalhokage(m): 9:58am On May 05, 2016
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ComputersRe: Bail me out, SDD VS HDD by khalhokage(m): 5:28am On May 05, 2016
32gb anything is the same as 32gb anything else, SSD's are much better than HDD's but they're also more expensive, i don't know how you could have bought a laptop with only 32gb storage but I suggest you either return that laptop and replace it with another one with bigger HDD storage or buy a Hard drive and replace it yourself.
PhonesRe: Help Can't Download Opera Mini Beta From Play Store by khalhokage(m): 8:22pm On May 04, 2016
Clear the cache for the play store then try it again.
Forum GamesWhat Would You Choose? by khalhokage(op): 8:22pm On May 04, 2016
Jokes EtcRe: Some Girls No Go Just Respect Themselves by khalhokage(op): 4:00pm On May 04, 2016
Lalasticlala come see wahala o

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