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Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by MisfitHPG: 7:16am On Jun 30, 2022
sundaygray:


I studied the bible too a lot. Everything sounded like a myth just like there’s Zeus and mount olympus, and santa. There’s lack of evidence that’s the problem.
die like this,you will see evidence
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 7:27am On Jun 30, 2022
ajekpaks:


Saved me from who or what exactly?
* Christinity stopped human sacrifice, killing of twins in Niger.
* Christianity introduced freedom of speech which you are now enjoying in Nigeria.
* Christianity reshaped the civilization of the world which you and other naive atheists are enjoying now.
* Many of you would v been trapped under barbaric Islamic law if Christianity doesn't exist in Nigeria.
* Your free life today is the grace of that God you claimed doesn't exist.

If you v not encountered God, that doesn't mean you won't encounter God before you die. Why you are getting this is cos of the mockery of Christianity in your posts. Atheists are quick to bash Christianity cos of the liberal practice of the religion but dare not say something about Islam cos they know fanatics may come for their heads. Bloody cowards!
The journey of life of some people is long. Just chill, you ll soon see Baba teaching you a good lesson. He's merciful so you may find grace.
To other atheists roaming here, all of you are not doing well. You are all foolis h in your wisdom.
God ll visit you all one after the other. It's not a threat. It's a fact.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by deebrownneymar: 7:29am On Jun 30, 2022
sundaygray:
Omo i observed the life, learned different religions sat down and thought about life in general and also, never had a spiritual encounter i have spent money, a lot of money for a spiritual encounter but no level baba.The lack of evidence just make me chill. Unless God appears and shows himself to me, no level grin

To be explicit, this is the most ignorant comment I’ve seen this month
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Oyiboman69: 7:57am On Jun 30, 2022
nextstep:


Why should a supreme being feel sorrow or anger, or even joy? Everything is going to His plan, so he should have no surprises that invoke disappointment or joy.

My atheism was informed by:
- the utter callousness a God has for the death of innocent people, over and over again. The reply of "can't question God" doesn't really assuage this
- the feeling that God constantly makes mistakes and kills a whole bunch of people: floods, earthquakes, fires; ostensibly because he made people, they didn't do what he wanted, so he resets...
- the similarity of blood sacrifices to other religions: from Isaac to Jesus... blood is spilt as atonement.
- unanswered questions about what happens to souls of unborn children, those who died before they could understand Jesus, those who didn't hear about Jesus in their lifetime.
- striking similarity to other religions that have been lost to history, or in the case of my ancestor's religion, demonized by the modern ones
he gave man free will....
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 8:16am On Jun 30, 2022
Y'all atheists are so funny and hilarious... Well people have different views of life sha..
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Emmanuel30a: 8:17am On Jun 30, 2022
Everybody here, who claims to be Atheist are fool. Everybody here, who says there is no GOD, there is no LORD JESUS CHRIST and there is no HOLY SPIRIT are fools.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 8:18am On Jun 30, 2022
But many people don't know Christianity actually originated in Africa...
Sweetplum:

* Christinity stopped human sacrifice, killing of twins in Niger.
* Christianity introduced freedom of speech which you are now enjoying in Nigeria.
* Christianity reshaped the civilization of the world which you and other naive atheists are enjoying now.
* Many of you would v been trapped under barbaric Islamic law if Christianity doesn't exist in Nigeria.
* Your free life today is the grace of that God you claimed doesn't exist.

If you v not encountered God, that doesn't mean you won't encounter God before you die. Why you are getting this is cos of the mockery of Christianity in your posts. Atheists are quick to bash Christianity cos of the liberal practice of the religion but dare not say something about Islam cos they know fanatics may come for their heads. Bloody cowards!
The journey of life of some people is long. Just chill, you ll soon see Baba teaching you a good lesson. He's merciful so you may find grace.
To other atheists roaming here, all you are not doing well.
God l visit you all one after the other. It's not a threat. It's a fact.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 8:21am On Jun 30, 2022
U don't even need to insult them..everyone have their own point of view..just leave them
Emmanuel30a:
Everybody here, who claims to be Atheist are fool. Everybody here, who says there is no GOD, there is no LORD JESUS CHRIST and there is no HOLY SPIRIT are fools.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Pharaoh4rin(m): 8:23am On Jun 30, 2022
LienwaltAbel:

Judaism isn't even close to being as popular as Buddhism. Buddhism has more than ten times the followers of Judaism. By the way, Islam and Christianity spread mostly through warfare and colonialism. Do some research if you doubt me. I don't want seun's antispam bots to come after me.

Wow
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Emmanuel30a: 8:27am On Jun 30, 2022
Favorolasupo:
U don't even need to insult them..everyone have their own point of view..just leave them
Well, if you read the Bible, you would know that those who says there is no GOD are fools... " Asiwere wipe Olorun kosi" I hope you are not one of them...
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by frowland(m): 8:35am On Jun 30, 2022
Dtruthspeaker:


That is not true! Go read again, you will see that they attacked God (Isreal) first like Russia attacked Ukraine.

Israel was on their own when they came attacking.



Not enough excuse to wipe out an enclave. Imagine the horror! Trying so hard to defend the indefensible.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Brendaniel: 8:45am On Jun 30, 2022
MadarasBlade:


Which God exactly?

Jesus Christ of Nazareth...
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by LienwaltAbel(m): 8:48am On Jun 30, 2022
Maynman:


Can you send a link where you read that Roman Empire was frail and about to fall,by who?
By the time of Constantine's conversion the colonies of the empire were already in a bad shape, ceaseless rebellions and revolutions strained the empire badly. Go down to the 4th century section in this link:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_civil_wars_and_revolts

The 5th century was the final fll of the empire (i won't call it a complete fall though). Rome was sacked by the Vandals in 410AD due to its terrible military state, and the last emperor, Romulus Augustus, was also deposed by Odoacer in 476AD.

İf not for seun's bots i would have done some more research
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by LienwaltAbel(m): 8:50am On Jun 30, 2022
Favorolasupo:
But many people don't know Christianity actually originated in Africa...
So Jesus was an African? Or are you trying to say that Antioch was in Africa.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:02am On Jun 30, 2022
Favorolasupo:
But many people don't know Christianity actually originated in Africa...
No mind them. They just like throwing jabs to the body of Christ anyhow. Yet, they are less knowledgeable.

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Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:05am On Jun 30, 2022
nextstep:


The fundamental question is: why is the Abrahamic God the right one, but the Aztec (or the ancient Hausa, Inca, Egyptian, Greek, etc) one is the wrong one?

Adherents of all these religions would point to their sacred text as evidence of their conviction, so you doing the same is not proof either.
The point you didn't get is why are you baby atheist after the success of the Abrahamic God?
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:11am On Jun 30, 2022
Yes Jesus was an African or Black there are so many evidences in the bible...even most ogfgf the people from the old testament from the bible were black...the real truth about Christianity has been revealed to people on different books online...
The caucasians that gave us the religion even knows this..they destroyed our history and brainwashed Africans to make them believe that Christianity originated from them coz they know most African don't like to read..
Pls Google "what is Satan? " and you will discover something..Chao!Adios!
LienwaltAbel:

So Jesus was an African? Or are you trying to say that Antioch was in Africa.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by LienwaltAbel(m): 9:14am On Jun 30, 2022
Favorolasupo:
Yes Jesus was an African or Black there are so many evidences in the bible...even most ogfgf the people from the old testament from the bible were black...the real truth about Christianity has been revealed to people on different books online...
The caucasians that gave us the religion even knows this..they destroyed our history and brainwashed Africans to make them believe that Christianity originated from them coz they know most African don't like to read..
Pls Google "what is Satan? " and you will discover something..Chao!Adios!
Conspiracy theories mate. Ciao not Chao.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:21am On Jun 30, 2022
I don't know why Christianity is a big threat to them there are over hundreds of religions out there..
Sweetplum:

No mind them. They just like throwing jabs to the body of Christ anyhow. Yet, they are less knowledgeable.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by aribisala0(m): 9:21am On Jun 30, 2022
nextstep:


3000+ years ago, yes people thought that Zeus existed and was responsible for thunder and keeping order, though we're not quite sure about how things were created. They even had a story about him killing his father (Chronus aka time, which eventually consumes all things), and freeing his siblings from Chronus' grasp.

Today we smile bemused that people could fervently believe it... in the same way atheists are bemused by the fervent claims of Abrahamic religions today.

If we seem like heretics, please forgive us, for the similarities between what we now call myths, to what we now call religions, are too numerous to ignore
Zeus is God Yes or No? Simple question
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:26am On Jun 30, 2022
Chao=goodbye in Spanish Ciao=hi in Italian... Pls read more and talk less..Chao!
LienwaltAbel:
Conspiracy theories mate. Ciao not Chao.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Dtruthspeaker: 9:27am On Jun 30, 2022
frowland:

Not enough excuse to wipe out an enclave. Imagine the horror! Trying so hard to defend the indefensible.

If I call you stupid now you would say I am insulting you, whereas you truly stupid.

If you were super strong and all, would you not have gone to Kaduna to completely wipe out the bandits who have been murdering your family members?

Or when army bombs Boko haram settlements did you not clap? Did you care about their wives and children?

Not to talk of when they now made the mistake of attacking your base.

See, hating God makes people stupid. No matter how reasonable you start out you will still end up being stupid and looking stupid.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by aribisala0(m): 9:29am On Jun 30, 2022
Sweetplum:

* Christinity stopped human sacrifice, killing of twins in Niger.
* Christianity introduced freedom of speech which you are now enjoying in Nigeria.
* Christianity reshaped the civilization of the world which you and other naive atheists are enjoying now.
* Many of you would v been trapped under barbaric Islamic law if Christianity doesn't exist in Nigeria.
* Your free life today is the grace of that God you claimed doesn't exist.

If you v not encountered God, that doesn't mean you won't encounter God before you die. Why you are getting this is cos of the mockery of Christianity in your posts. Atheists are quick to bash Christianity cos of the liberal practice of the religion but dare not say something about Islam cos they know fanatics may come for their heads. Bloody cowards!
The journey of life of some people is long. Just chill, you ll soon see Baba teaching you a good lesson. He's merciful so you may find grace.
To other atheists roaming here, all of you are not doing well. You are all foolis h in your wisdom.
God ll visit you all one after the other. It's not a threat. It's a fact.
Christianity did none of those things

Why not argue that Chriistianity supported the slave trade for centuries? Under Christian law people were burnt at the stake labelled
witches
Christianity in its history is no less barbaric than Islam .Together they are the worst evils inflicted on black Africans

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Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by MadarasBlade(m): 9:32am On Jun 30, 2022
Brendaniel:


Jesus Christ of Nazareth...

You're a joker.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Dtruthspeaker: 9:40am On Jun 30, 2022
Wilgrea7:


Interesting example..But then, on what basis do you judge whether a question is stupid or not?

Nature has set it so. Once a question is beyond reasonable, especially coming from an adult, every adult gets angry, because, there are things you are supposed to know since you are an adult.

Even when children ask stupid questions, we get angry and try to remember that they are children and therefore they do not know much.

But an adult asking such questions, ha, it is not allowed!

Wilgrea7:

and how would you relate this scenario to questions people ask about God?

People have asked this questions before and they have been given answers and unless the answer led to more reasonable questions, then the questioneer stopped.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:41am On Jun 30, 2022
aribisala0:
Christianity did none of those things

Why not argue that Chriistianity supported the slave trade for centuries? Under Christian law people were burnt at the stake labelled
witches
Christianity in its history is no less barbaric than Islam .Together they are the worst evils inflicted on black Africans
Shut up & stop talking like person wey dey drop saliva (gbenu dake koye jato).
You are enjoying the dividend of the religion that gave your freedom of speech. Your types suppose dey under strict restricted laws in an Islamic country.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 9:42am On Jun 30, 2022
Favorolasupo:
I don't know why Christianity is a big threat to them there are over hundreds of religions out there..
It's success. Successful people v more enemies.
They are jealous of the success of the foundation of Jesus.
Don't blame them, show them love.
They need help.

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Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Maynman: 10:09am On Jun 30, 2022
LienwaltAbel:

By the time of Constantine's conversion the colonies of the empire were already in a bad shape, ceaseless rebellions and revolutions strained the empire badly. Go down to the 4th century section in this link:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_civil_wars_and_revolts

The 5th century was the final fll of the empire (i won't call it a complete fall though). Rome was sacked by the Vandals in 410AD due to its terrible military state, and the last emperor, Romulus Augustus, was also deposed by Odoacer in 476AD.

İf not for seun's bots i would have done some more research

Bro there’s nothing like that.

Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Dtruthspeaker: 10:13am On Jun 30, 2022
jaephoenix:

You're further worsening your case, bro grin grin grin
1. The people around me u call Church goers live more righteous lives than you'd ever dream of.

Now, you have begun to lie because, every one has confessed that it is hard to see a righteous person.

jaephoenix:

And lets assume Dtruthspeaker is the only Christian in Nigeria(since he doesn't believe there are other true Christians), how is your life better than the average atheist European, Chinese or American that has better healthcare, food, security, infrastructure etc?

I said it before saying
"you are jobless as they are, your children are hungry, homeless, useless, drug addicts, lonely, suicidal, useless marriages, divorce, no family, no love, no friends, painful incurable diseases, miserable living, constant depression, etc

jaephoenix:

2. In the good old days u pointed out, there were actually less Christians and more 'pagans'. The gospel isn't as widespread as it is now, so u r saying your gracious god was favoring heathens. So that completely negates your point

3. And oh, I'm much older than you think. You should be talking about my if my daughter was born then cheesy
Bros 'Dtruthspeaker', turns out your name is a big burden foe you grin

Now that I know you lie, it is no surprise that you lie here, for if you were truly aware of the "good old days" you would never have asked

jaephoenix:
...
2. Another gaffe. Another contradiction. Can you remind me when Africans were 'Leaving better lives'?

And if you truly knew about the good old days, then you would know that Sunday church was a no miss, then!

But because you did not know, you made the mistake asking these stupid questions.

So, you see, you are a liar, just like Satan, which is why you must hate God, just like Satan.

So since you resort to lies, clearly you have no thing reasonable or valid to say.

And this clearly proves that all atheists are wicked evil people!
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Dtruthspeaker: 10:25am On Jun 30, 2022
ajekpaks:


Don't mind the kid

Bad belle talk because I proved beyond all reasonable doubt that you are and you can not reply.

So, now you are badmouthing me.

The wickedness you do shall always return to you.
Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Wilgrea7(m): 10:31am On Jun 30, 2022
Dtruthspeaker:


Nature has set it so. Once a question is beyond reasonable, especially coming from an adult, every adult gets angry, because, there are things you are supposed to know since you are an adult.

Even when children ask stupid questions, we get angry and try to remember that they are children and therefore they do not know much.

But an adult asking such questions, ha, it is not allowed!

People have asked this questions before and they have been given answers and unless the answer led to more reasonable questions, then the questioneer stopped.

Ok. Firstly, saying that there are certain things an adult should know, sounds like a terrible way to promote learning in my opinion.

But don't get me wrong. I believe some questions can be stupid. But I wouldn't go by the basis of whether or not the question makes me angry. That's appealing to emotion.

If someone asks a question based on something that is evidently obvious, then yeah. I can say that's an unreasonable question.

If we both observe a blue cup and none of us are colorblind, asking if the cup is blue can be termed stupid. I agree. But I don't see how that relates to questions people ask about the nature of a god.

Unlike children, adults aren't inclined to accept everything they've been told hook, line and sinker. We are skeptical, and we have good reason to be.

If you told a child the reason they got presents under the Christmas tree each year was because of Santa claus, they would believe. An adult obviously wouldn't.

Providing us with answers to our questions is only half the journey. These answers need to be scrutinized, in order to ensure we're being told the truth.

It's not because we want to reject your answers. Although I can't speak for everybody. I can speak for myself.

If you tell me that a singular God exists, and that it has a gender, and that it loves me and sent his son to die for me, I have every right, as well as reason to question that. Not because i want to reject your story and ask more annoying questions. It's because i want to make sure I'm getting correct and accurate information

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Re: Why Did You Become An Atheist by Nobody: 10:34am On Jun 30, 2022
Lol..true talk friend..
Sweetplum:
It's success. Successful people v more enemies. They are jealous of the success of the foundation of Jesus. Don't blame them, show them love. They need help.

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