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Christianity Etc › Re: How The Rosary Prayers Can Save Nigeria From Corruption by mmsen: 11:45pm On Feb 21, 2015

reality777:
Are u insinuating that prayers for Nigeria is useless? If prayer did it for Brazil then it will do it for Nigeria ok. You should learn to copy and apply the good things in life or do u read testimonies upside down? Go back to the original post, read it and digest it then ask relevant questions if u dont understand what happened in it.

Brazil still has issues with corruption, anyone who follows the news would know this (recent scandal)- http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazil-prosecutors-seek-155b-petrobras-corruption-case-29105011 (Also the World Cup mess - http://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-2014-construction-in-brazil-marred-by-corruption-waste/)

Supposedly, Brazil loses 2% of its GDP to corruption - http://thebrazilbusiness.com/article/everyday-corruption-in-brazil

The Catholic Church is one of the world's most opaque and inherently crooked institutions in one of the most corrupt nations in Europe (Italy) - http://ncronline.org/blogs/essays-theology/financial-scandal-catholic-church

The Catholic Church is in no position to push an anti-corruption message. At least the Federal Government is not covering up mass child abuse.

P.S.
Prayer is an epic waste of time.

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Romance › Re: 10 Things Women Need To Stop Doing To Each Other! by mmsen: 11:14pm On Feb 21, 2015*

kevv:
Niggurs shouldnt even try to understand the female mindset, that shii is as complicated as rocket science.

Please sir, do not compare rocket science to women.

Complex though it might be, rocket science makes sense and serves a purpose.

Family › Re: What Are The Names You Cannot Give To Your Child? by mmsen: 5:28pm On Feb 21, 2015*

YourMain:
Ehm American. Or English. Or Arabic. Or French. Or Latino.

Are you English, French or an Arab?

Do you even speak French or Arabic?

And what the hell is a 'Latino' name?

You mean Spanish?

Or do you mean Taino?

Or Totonac?

Or Bribri?

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Politics › Re: Jonathan At OIC Summit With Leaders From Islamic Countries (photo) by mmsen: 4:35pm On Feb 21, 2015

Aprime:
What is he doing there?

Like it or not approximately 50% of Nigerians subscribe to (or are indoctrinated into) the theory that is Islam.

Politics › Re: Buhari In London, With Tony Blair, Saraki & Amosun by mmsen: 1:42pm On Feb 21, 2015*

Taking pictures with war criminals is not something to be proud of.

P.S.
I don't have a horse in this race but Buhari is beginning to look like Yar'adua (i.e. unwell).

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Romance › Re: Some Prayer Lines Single Ladies Pray Before Stepping Out by mmsen: 1:20pm On Feb 21, 2015

BreezyRita:
And its relevant to this thread because??

Did you even read the first post?

Please don't waste my time with your inane questions if you did not.

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Romance › Re: Some Prayer Lines Single Ladies Pray Before Stepping Out by mmsen: 1:15pm On Feb 21, 2015

BreezyRita:

Your point being??

My point is that your god (and others who think and behave like you) is not the mythical god of the Abraham but rather money and the petty material trinkets that can be acquired.

1 Tim 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Heb 13:5
"Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have."

Mark 10:21-27
Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, "There is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.

There are so many verses warning people against chasing money yet so called xtians have no shame in doing so.

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Romance › Re: Some Prayer Lines Single Ladies Pray Before Stepping Out by mmsen: 12:49pm On Feb 21, 2015

The irony of (supposed) xtians praying for money from a god whose (supposed) son turned over the tables of the money changers.

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Romance › Re: Introverts In A Relationship, How Do You Cope by mmsen: 12:34pm On Feb 21, 2015

spacefreak:
I'm sorry, are you trying to say introverts resent themselves?

Please read it again.

It wasn't that complicated.

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Romance › Re: Introverts In A Relationship, How Do You Cope by mmsen: 12:27pm On Feb 21, 2015*

I don't know how people expect to be in a successful relationship if they do not first love themselves.

People who resent their own company have issues within.

Those we term 'introverts' are usually comfortable in their own skin.

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Romance › Re: What To Do If Your Man Watches Porn by mmsen: 10:20am On Feb 21, 2015

The same women crying about men watching porn are rushing to watch 50 Shades of Grey.

The hypocrisy of women.

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Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 12:53am On Feb 21, 2015*

franciskaine:
is that really what you see of fb? But you can limit the info you give out, and also prevent people from accessing certain confidential info about you. If properly managed, fb is a vital information channel for all, pls avail yourself the opportunity it presents.

You provide your information for advertisers and strangers who are then free to abuse this knowledge.

Facebook has a poor track record with safeguarding personal data and the trade-off (what I might gain) cannot be justified.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/03/malware-that-drains-your-bank-account-thriving-on-facebook/?smid=tw-share&_r=0

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 11:00pm On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
wow! You must be too academic if I may guess?

I know a lot of people who refuse to use Facebook.

I don't like the idea of having my info so easily accessible to the world.

Family › Re: Why Do Men Take Advantage Of Advanced Single Ladies? by mmsen: 6:58pm On Feb 20, 2015

chillian:
Why do guys take advantage of advanced ladies especially the desperate ones promising them marriage and after taking advantage of them they dump them. Giving excuses of how rude or arrogant the lady is or better still avoiding her at all cost.I have witnessed two different cases from my friends and I can't help but wonder why men indulge in such wicked practices.

Because people can smell desperation.

Much in the same way that young women take advantage of older men (and some younger men).

Crime › Re: Nigerian Woman Gangraped In Delhi Indian by mmsen: 6:43pm On Feb 20, 2015

lebesgue:
Not to absolve these devils of their deeds, but you lots are hypocrites. Did you say the same thing about the never ending rape cases in Nigeria?

Nigeria's instances of rape don't come close to what happens in India.

India has deep seated social issues that have lead to this situation where young women cannot travel in many parts of their country without fear of being attacked.

Everyone needs to know the dangers of moving around in India, women especially.

This lady has my complete sympathy but my question is always this - why do people assume that places that they are not familiar with are safe, young ladies especially?

Aside from the numerous cases in tourist hotspots like Goa, I've read stories of Western women being raped in the Indian bush because they decided it would be a good idea to go camping in a strange place.

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Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 6:40pm On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
Can you add me up on fb... Nwakeze Francis Kaine. Thanks!

I don't use faceboook.

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 5:09pm On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
source pls?

https://www.wordnik.com/words/obligation

Politics › Re: Buhari Rumoured To Have Met Jonathan’s Loyalists In Paris - PMNewsnigeria.com by mmsen: 4:02pm On Feb 20, 2015

No sources, no names, no specified locations.

This is 'yellow journalism', at best.

Romance › Re: When A Girl Has Feelings For You And You Don't by mmsen: 3:58pm On Feb 20, 2015

Be careful - you try an end it as a man and she will go out of her way to try and destroy you or sabotage your reputation.

The sad thing is that she will be given license to do so, no one will tell her that she is wrong.

Career › Re: Fidelity Bank Sacks Over 500 Staff by mmsen: 2:44pm On Feb 20, 2015

They're required to bring in millions in deposits each quarter - if they fail to hit targets they eventually get sacked.

Such is banking.

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Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 1:42pm On Feb 20, 2015*

franciskaine:
Sir, your link is a bit funny! Forget about the operationalization adopted there, the standard form remains that I gave above. Sir, you can confirm using any dictionary of your choice. Thanks!

According to the dictionary obligation and duty are interchangeable.

That's why I said that English is a funny language - there is no 'standard' when it comes to these words because language is fluid, it changes with the times.

However, normally, an 'obligation' is a requirement that you cannot escape from without there being consequences by the authorities. When people are 'obliged' to do something then they must, they are compelled.

With 'duty' there may be an internal moral compulsion but that is not the same as an authoritative compulsion.

Obligation:

n.
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie.
n.
A social, legal, or moral requirement, such as a duty, contract, or promise that compels one to follow or avoid a particular course of action.
n.
A course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience by which one is bound or restricted.

This is the definition of "duty"

n.
Moral obligation: acting out of duty.
n.
The compulsion felt to meet such obligation.

No mention of being bound in the definition of duty.

Properties › Re: Behold, The Controversial Most Expensive Building In Abuja by mmsen: 10:17am On Feb 20, 2015

I asked what that place was many a time - no one in Abuja seemed to know.

It looks more like a bank or court house than a residential building and it looks completely out of step in that part of Abuja, I would understand were it in a residential quarter.

I appreciate his desire to improve the quality of materials used but the design is not appealing. Definitely not the most beautiful building in town.

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 10:05am On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
a duty is dat you get punished if one defaults. There's a difference btw civic duty and civic responsibility/obligation. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/civic-duty-definition-examples.html

The state is not threatening these people with imprisonment. So even by your definition it is something they ought to do as opposed to something the must do.

P.S.
English really is a messy language - the link that you gave places duty above obligation but my understanding has always been:
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-obligation-and-vs-duty/

Maybe it's a North America vs northern Europe difference.

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 9:30am On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
Sir, voting is not a civic duty but a civic obligation. A deviant or any other person who feels disillusioned can stay clear from voting just to prove a point.

They are not being told to vote - they are being told to register.

There is nothing wrong with them refusing to vote or spoiling their ballot paper as an act of defiance.

P.S.
No one can force you to participate in the democratic process but you should if you care about your community, especially on a local level - therefore it is in fact a duty and not an obligation, as you keep repeating.

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 12:36am On Feb 20, 2015

franciskaine:
Sir, haven't you heard of the word apolitical before? Even in civilised societies people are not forced to partake in political issues, it's the special reserve of those who derive joy or interest in it. Asking people to show the PVC as a prerequisite of receiving the body of Christ is anti-christianity and anti-christlike.

What is a 'civilized society'? Is it civilized to neglect your civic duties?

They are not being told who to vote for, or even to vote - simply to register and to prove registration by showing the PVC. Why is that so hard?

Why is asking people to engage in their civic duties 'anti-christlike'? Did the mythical Christ figure not speak out against injustice? Do the stories not report his displeasure at the money changers? His call for charity to take care one another?

Anyway - there are ministers in various parts of the world who guide people on how to act. Here is Martin Luther King Jr - http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/election/wvote/king.html

P.S.
Telling people when to give money and how much to give is not 'apolitical' - every time you spend or give money to an entity you are making a statement of support or an admission of that entity's power over you.

Romance › Re: Reasons Why Ladies Send Unclad Pictures by mmsen: 10:08pm On Feb 19, 2015

Because they're immature? Irresponsible? Feckless?

Career › Re: FG Bans Foreign Trips & Training For Civil Servants by mmsen: 8:16pm On Feb 19, 2015

It should the duty of the Federal Government to utilize and promote places of interest and facilities within Nigeria.

I do not understand the need for so many Nigerians to rush to spend money in places that have no regard for Nigeria.

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 8:12pm On Feb 19, 2015

nickydof:
No PVC, No communion! Absolutely wrong. This is overzealousness on the part of the MOG. The only condition to partake in communion is being born again.

Kick out politics from the church.

Hilarious though!

Would you ask that the church/religion be kicked out of politics?

That the religious leaders stop manipulating their influence to extract finances from those in power politically?

That religious leaders stop attempting to influence legislation?

Christianity Etc › Re: No PVC, No Communion, Rev. Uma Ukpai Tells Congregation by mmsen: 7:59pm On Feb 19, 2015

franciskaine:
Voting is not a civic duty but a civic obligation, the pastor has no reason whatsoever to deprive people of their religious right. The problem with everything Nigeria is dat we overuse privileges.

Religious leaders pressurize people into handing over money every day.

Like it or not, these pastors/reverends are in positions of authority (in the eyes of the sheep) and they have a responsibility to educate their flock.

This is the first time that I have heard of something like this happening in Nigeria - he's not telling them who to vote for, or even to vote but simply to register. That is responsible leadership. If we are going to have a democracy in Nigeria then everyone must play their part, if not then people should speak to the military about a return to the bad old days.

Politics › Re: Civil Society Help Stop Plot By Lagos Govt, World Bank To Privatise Water by mmsen: 7:40pm On Feb 19, 2015*

I keep telling people to be wary of any World Bank or IMF suggested projects - many such schemes ravaged Asia and Latin America in the late 90s/early 2000s. The World Bank/IMF exists to make money for their donor nations (see investors).

Bolivia went through a traumatic time with the water privatization scam - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_privatization_in_Bolivia

Know thy enemy.

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Travel › Re: Abuja Gradually Turning To Lagos by mmsen: 1:52pm On Feb 19, 2015

I like Abuja but the development of Apo-Dutse has not been well thought out and the marketers seem intent on turning that area into Ajegunle.

I'd like to see Calabar be made the capital of Nigeria once again.

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