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Christianity EtcWhy Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? by Martinez19(op): 11:02am On Aug 07, 2018
One of the many religious delusions handed down to us is that things will and should go well for good people and the wicked should meet a miserable end. In reality, this is not always true and many at times, the reverse is so much case. The focus given to the questions "why do good things happen to bad people?" and "why do bad things happen to good people?" rather than the questions "why do good things happen to good people?" & "why do bad things happen to bad people?" is a testament to the sincere observation and acknowledgement, by christians and other religious folks, that the bolded really does happen. More importantly, to some extent, it is a testament to our innate sense of justice and logical conclusion that a "righteous" man backed by a loving all powerful god should be blessed and justice huh must be unfailingly served on his behalf.

Truth is that success and tragedy are no respecter of one's character and nature (be it good or bad). We are all bounded by laws of nature and cause and effect irrespective of character and nature therefore if the right thing is done, irrespective of your character and nature, you get the right result. If the wrong thing is done, the consequences are reaped regardless of who you are. There is no god that cares and intervene in our lives, you are on your own and you have to learn to do the right thing to get the right results. Luck and tragedies beyond human control also don't not discriminate against the good and wicked and that's because ALL are bounded by the laws of nature & cause and effect. To think life shall be easy because you are kind hearted or/and faithfully religious is a folly that should be discarded.

-Terminal cancer, untimely death, ALS, HIV, assassination, poverty, educational and career misfortune, bereavement, addiction etc. have happened to both good and bad in all age brackets.
-Riches, lottery wins, educational and career fulfilment, good health etc. have happened to both the good and bad.
Take a look at the life of religious people and irreligious people, there is no significant difference. Some religious folks are rich as well as some irreligious folks are rich and within each group, you have good and bad people. Thats because they did the right thing and the right conditions were met. Some religious folks are swimming in poverty as well as some irreligious folks and within each group, you have good and bad people. Man in his natural state is bounded by the laws of nature and cause and effect and becoming religious doesn't eliminate or significantly decreases your odds in life. To succeed and be fortunate, the right things have to be done and the right conditions must be met regardless of your nature and religion. These right things and right conditions remains the same and does not change or become easier if you are religious or/and a good person eg. To pass an exam, you must read, understand and successfully retain and this remains the only path(and it doesn't change) irrespective of your nature and religion.

Hope we have learnt. wink
Christianity EtcRe: Can Marijuana Plus Meditation Open The Third Eye? by Martinez19(m): 10:01am On Aug 07, 2018
If you smoke marijuana very often, you stand the risk of addiction and have long lasting cognitive and emotional problems. You should forget the third eye nonsense and get a life. All that you need is bound to and doesn't exceed your mind and physical environment.
EducationRe: Which Chemistry And Biology Textbooks Are Good For A Beginner? by Martinez19(m): 9:45am On Aug 07, 2018
If you are doing jamb, here are the recommended textbooks that tremendously worked for me in just one sitting.
1) new school chemistry (Ababio) & lamlard chemistry. Read new school chemistry first to get a good grasp of O-level and then read lamlard to completely refine your knowledge on chemistry. If there is no time on your hand, get your syllabus and for each topic read but textbooks together( new school chemistry first then lamlard).
2) Modern biology with past questions. I don't know if latests edition would be good because from what I have heard Nigerian authors have made some "unfavourable imput". Modern biology will give you a comprehensive knowledge of O-level biology. Modern biology was splendid for me. If you want to conserve. However if you are not interested in comprehensive details and you want to go straight to the point, go for essential biology. To me, modern biology is the best.
PoliticsRe: Leah Sharibu's Results In Her Report Card (Photo) by Martinez19(m): 2:24am On Aug 07, 2018
BUSHHUNTER:
To me she's really dumb not to denounce her faith at that particular time, What's she trying to prove?

At least that would be her leverage for coming back home safely.


Only fanatics would quote me.
That's one of the ways religion poisons everything. If she knew that all these religious stuffs were ridiculous garbages and falsehoods with no basis in reality, she would have been realistic, say what they wanted her to say and she did carry on with her life peacefully. Most of the people hailing for her faith, probably even Omokri himself, wouldn't try such. Hope she drops such folly.
Christianity EtcRe: If Prophecy Is Not Prediction Why Can It Be Changed? by Martinez19(m): 8:44pm On Aug 06, 2018
enilove:
A prophecy is a prediction , it can be Divine ( from God ) , satanic , false or man made.

The owner of a Divine prophecy is God and always comes to pass or be cancelled by God Himself.

Satanic prophecies do come to pass if not cancelled by a higher power than the prophesying.

That of man is most times not coming to pass.
When you put it like this, it becomes so unclear what to expect, outcome-wise, as such statement covers up the possible success and failure of a divine prophecy. It's like a coup de grace. This is what you did expect from a prophecy of absolute human origin, especially from mere mortals(clergymen) who make up prophecies and claim they are from god(who actually doesn't exist).
Christianity EtcRe: If You Discovered Your Pastor Was Fake? by Martinez19(m): 11:26am On Aug 05, 2018
festwiz:
Followed you bro. wink
I am honoured.

Christianity EtcRe: If You Discovered Your Pastor Was Fake? by Martinez19(m): 10:10am On Aug 05, 2018
I would 6 & 1 together. Be your brother's keeper. grin
CelebritiesRe: Reekado Banks Shows A Lady In Bikini On His Bed With A Handcuff by Martinez19(m): 8:33am On Aug 05, 2018
lanrexdo:
This is not about money. Some of this rich woman also want that. it is just about choices. So it is not all about money.. BDSM is sweet for those who love to go out of the way to enjoy it.
I know that some of them want it but what happens in the bedroom should remain in the bedroom. I don't remember the woman in question being his girlfriend or wife. If she likes it then no problem.
CelebritiesRe: Michael Jackson Daughter Rocks A Revealing Short Demin Jean (pics For Your Eyes) by Martinez19(m): 9:53pm On Aug 04, 2018
This butt reminds of newspapers used to wrap bole(roasted plantain), these papers leave me speechless and I don't know what useful thing to do with them.

NB: I am high on weed.
CelebritiesRe: Reekado Banks Shows A Lady In Bikini On His Bed With A Handcuff by Martinez19(m): 6:21pm On Aug 04, 2018
phemmyfour:
That is a pure act. That's why they are called video vixen
Lol. From my experience, hustle like this, sometimes, na last resort.
CelebritiesRe: Reekado Banks Shows A Lady In Bikini On His Bed With A Handcuff by Martinez19(m): 6:17pm On Aug 04, 2018
UncleJudax:
Unless she wants it grin
If she likes it then no problem. wink
CelebritiesRe: Reekado Banks Shows A Lady In Bikini On His Bed With A Handcuff by Martinez19(m): 2:43pm On Aug 04, 2018
Girls work hard so no man would do something like this to you. lipsrsealed
Christianity EtcRe: What Does The Bible Say About Feminism? by Martinez19(m): 1:26pm On Aug 04, 2018
festwiz:
Ah Christianity! Relegating women to the support role since 300AD. grin

The religion is so misogynistic that I fail to understand how some women claim to be feminist and Christian at the same time. It's ridiculous. angry

#peace
Even worse is a female Muslim claiming that Islam supports women equalities and respects women's rights. grin
Christianity EtcRe: Lokoja On Fire As Dr Chris Okafor Shakes The Confluence Town With Miracles by Martinez19(m): 8:17am On Aug 04, 2018
Miracle worker that can't correct his right eye. grin
Christianity EtcRe: Where Were The Orisha/olodumare During Slavery? How Did Let This To Happen To Us by Martinez19(m): 12:30am On Aug 04, 2018
vaxx:
I found this worthy to reply because i have been seeing a lot of you repeating the same thing.

Real African spirituality is not limited to mysticism only .It goes far beyond that . It involves t how to deal with the real world with real responses. Therefore, real spiritual practice cannot be devoid of appropriate responses to social issues. We only appear to have no "choice" as you say, because it is not about chosing spookism while living the practicality of our true indigenous spirituality.


And likewise let me educate you about the origin of slavery you are probably not aware of .

Slavery was about Economics, Greed and Power amongst the Monarchs of Africa which had a robust civilization in the beginning then.

Slavery is the African Holocaust and is present in the 21st Century. EVEN the creating of Illegal Slave Trade Act by Wilberforce did not stop the Slave Trade and Africans were being kidnapped and stolen with the assistance of monarch and cheif . Disunity set in among the kings and chief due to economic value and greed.
grin grin grin grin lol. I ask again why didn't the gods back the innocent and eliminate the greedy and treacherous blacks and white monsters?
Christianity EtcRe: Where Were The Orisha/olodumare During Slavery? How Did Let This To Happen To Us by Martinez19(m): 9:59pm On Aug 03, 2018
vaxx:
Do you follow the op? My guess is NO.


Maybe you should read the op and digest the content so you can absorb the meaning...
grin

Christianity EtcRe: What Is Atheism? by Martinez19(m): 9:57pm On Aug 03, 2018
PstBiola:
What is atheism?


Why does atheism even exist? Why doesn't God simply reveal Himself to people, proving that He exists? Surely if God would just appear, the thinking goes, everyone would believe in Him! The problem here is that it is not God's desire to just convince people that He exists. It is God's desire for people to believe in Him by faith (2 Peter 3:9) and accept by faith His gift of salvation (John 3:16). God clearly demonstrated His existence many times in the Old Testament (Genesis 6-9; Exodus 14:21-22; 1 Kings 18:19-31). Did the people believe that God exists? Yes. Did they turn from their evil ways and obey God? No. If a person is not willing to accept God's existence by faith, then he/she is definitely not ready to accept Jesus Christ as Savior by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). God's desire is for people to become Christians, not just theists (those who believe God exists).

The existence of God must be accepted by faith, but this does not mean belief in God is illogical.

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@bolded
SMH cry

Christianity EtcRe: Where Were The Orisha/olodumare During Slavery? How Did Let This To Happen To Us by Martinez19(m): 9:47pm On Aug 03, 2018
"God helps those who help themselves" and "faith without works is dead" are the two most thoughtless statements given by idiots and/or crooked men to absolve god of any blame and responsibilities when it comes to unanswered prayers, failure and tragedy. How can an organism with a well developed brain posit that a tribe did nothing to help themselves? Even if a few were the only ones willing to fight, why weren't the gods behind them to eliminate the black traitors and white monsters? Oh, the gods are the side with more numbers and sophisticated weapons? grin

People who say "God helps does who help themselves" and "faith without works is dead" are either dubious or lack the IQ to effectively spot cause and effect with two or more given factors to consider. Vaxx, I am disappointed in you. This is what I would have expected from Oga butterfly. grin
SportsRe: Basketball Superstar Lebron James Lashes Trump For Dividing America by Martinez19(m): 11:13am On Aug 03, 2018
If you ask James to list one racist thing Trump has done, he would be speechless or say something nonsensical. His has been listening to too much fake and biased news. SMH.
Christianity EtcRe: Dream Interpretation. For Only Serious And Sincere People Who Want Answers by Martinez19(m): 5:03pm On Aug 02, 2018
Nice thread. I have investigated many Nairaland dream interpreters and they give varying answers and couldn't tell that I was lying. grin
Christianity EtcRe: Dream Interpretation. For Only Serious And Sincere People Who Want Answers by Martinez19(m): 4:52pm On Aug 02, 2018
HardMirror:
you wld be told you are having a major break through soon. Rapid progress. All bullshit. This is just a memory mush up.
grin lol.
BusinessRe: Femi Otedola Celebrates His Wife Nana Otedola, On Her Birthday by Martinez19(m): 4:32pm On Aug 02, 2018

CelebritiesRe: Iyabo Ojo Looks Radiant In Yellow Suit by Martinez19(m): 4:25pm On Aug 02, 2018
officialteemi:
NAIRALAND V.A.R
grin grin grin
CelebritiesRe: "God's Love Has Kept Me And My Family Going" - D'banj by Martinez19(m): 4:12pm On Aug 02, 2018
divinehand2003:
SAD times truly hurt indeed. Family and friends' support can make weathering the storms of life much easier. We are on our knees in prayers for you my dear friend. Take heart and keep the faith alive.
1) what do you mean by "we"?
2) why the fu,ck you lying? grin

CelebritiesRe: Davido Praises His Girlfriend, Chioma As She Cooks For Him And His Team by Martinez19(m): 6:31pm On Aug 01, 2018
jesmond3945:
Yea I think so I was soaking this mediocrity all this while till my leg touched europe for the first time that's when I knew we settle for less in naija.
Of course, we always settle for less in Nigeria that's why people don't fight for their right and a better life from their leaders instead they are happy to get by.
RomanceRe: Ladies, Will You Marry A Guy Earning N60,000 Monthly Salary? by Martinez19(m): 6:26pm On Aug 01, 2018
adebayal:
Anytime i come across questions like this, i just laugh out loud cause i knew the responses will not be sincere,so many people living in fantasy land forgetting reality,same people saying they can't marry a guy who earns 50k monthly don't even have a job. i posted a job advert here recently and despite stating i needed a WAEC or OND holder a lot of graduates called to apply and this is a job that pays less than 50k and am sure many among those that called are married....Fact is there are no jobs out there now, even those who have jobs are getting fired everyday..prudent matters a lot even someone that earns 1million a month will still not have savings compare to someone who earns far less, lets always see the Bigger picture today his salary is 50k tomorrow it could be 1million,so also today his salary is 1million tomorrow it can be 50k.everybody wants to get better nobody wants a better last year except for lazy ass dudes i believe with support and passion everyone will get to there goals but at least do not forget Rome was not built in a day.
you also forgot two cases:
1) it could be one million today and still be one or more million tomorrow.
2) it could be 50k and still be 50k or less tomorrow.

Life can be dicey, it's safe to remain single if you have 60k as monthly salary. Let's be realistic and discourage marital gambling.
RomanceRe: Ladies, Will You Marry A Guy Earning N60,000 Monthly Salary? by Martinez19(m): 5:39pm On Aug 01, 2018
justy15:
Why not, I have people around me whose allowance is just 15k n they are happily married with beautiful wives n kids. What is most important is starting
Why the Bleep you lying?

RomanceRe: Ladies, Will You Marry A Guy Earning N60,000 Monthly Salary? by Martinez19(m): 5:30pm On Aug 01, 2018
Earthbound:
Some of them will come and lie on this thread but don't believe all of them.



Guys, if you are earning five figures, don't marry. I repeat, don't marry unless you have savings northwards of a million after the wedding and new house rent. God has blessed us, as a guy, you can marry even in your 40s. Don't rush into commitments that will make you cash strapped for a long time.


You want the best for your kids, don't settle for less. 60k is perfect for a bachelor. Unless your woman is boxed up, don't try it!
True talk. You spoke my mind.
CelebritiesRe: Davido Praises His Girlfriend, Chioma As She Cooks For Him And His Team by Martinez19(m): 4:33pm On Aug 01, 2018
jesmond3945:
I think blogging in nigeria is for lazy people
Many Nigerian bloggers are lazy, pathetic liars and annoying deplorables that lack creativity.
Christianity EtcRe: The Letter Killeth.. by Martinez19(m):
sonmvayina:
When a yoruba man tells you a parable, is it not proper for the yoruba man or another yoruba man to interpret it... To get the real meaning of the parable..

Same thing goes for a Jewish parable, it is proper for a Jewish man to interpret it for us..
Can you list one of these Jewish parables and the Jew that wrote it?
Christianity EtcRe: The Letter Killeth.. by Martinez19(m): 3:15pm On Aug 01, 2018
OkaiCorne:
Dear OP, what you are writing here isn't new.

You're taking a Gnostic approach to interpreting the scriptures... looking for "hidden knowledge" where there is none...
gbam!
CelebritiesRe: Femi Kuti Accused Of Sleeping With Underaged Girls By Solokeysent by Martinez19(m): 1:21pm On Aug 01, 2018
pocohantas:
One reason I prefer female bosses grin.
There is nothing new in this revelation.
Ah! Female bosses can be naughty o.

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