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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Ekugbeh(m): 12:19pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
Did God hear your prayers or not
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Godfullsam(m): 12:19pm On Jul 02, 2023
Prince202020:
In the heart, we serve God

And in the body we dress any how abi?

Even when the Bible said our body is the temple of God, Dat one no concern you abi?

Dey play u hear?

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by iLoveYouToo(m): 12:20pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?


You sound just like me, only I’m a dude. Going to church feels weird these days that’s why if it’s not a Catholic Church, I’m not going.

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Nobody: 12:20pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
Wonder if you had time to commune with God as you were occupied with observing others


You remind me of a man in the bible that said "I am the only one not bowing to idols.." and God replied that there are hundreds of others not bowing to idols


Drop your arrogance and self righteousness,seek God in a broken and contrite state and you will find him

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Gerrard59(m): 12:20pm On Jul 02, 2023
OP,

You are analysing the case from your ethnic culture. Christians in churches in East Asia don't cover their hair. They wear trousers and put on makeup. According to you, would they go to hell fire? shocked

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Reality3080: 12:21pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
church where everything they do can’t b found in d Bible n when u a fellow Christian tell them about it u suddenly become an enemy of Christ

Imagine Christ Embassy chorister( male) dey use earrings n everyone is doing their thing as if it’s normal

Even person wey dey drum( guy ooo) use earrings n they don’t see any big deal about it

I rather stay at home than go to those churches cos it’s obvious there’s nothing like presence of Holy Ghost in there

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by JohnBullMySon: 12:21pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
The only thing I value is character and empathy.

If you like dress seductively to church. I don't care.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Chetas81(m): 12:21pm On Jul 02, 2023
British colony just imposed unknown religion on us,in exchange of our r common sense
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Viq2orh: 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
[quote author=chigoziri2403 post=124162592]It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom[/quote
It's appalling, you can't relate to the message and probably lend your voice to her outry together with the mutation gradually gaining momentum in the church.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Fiscus105(m): 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
Emaprince:
This is what modern pastors have used to scam and deceive people. Amd this this what people, especially our youths and women love to hear. That's why you see a lot of crowd in these churches cos they don't want to hear the truth which will scare them. They want a pastor that will assure them that dressing on a mini skirt doesn't matter, but what you have in the heart.

How can you dress in a way that is secually provocative if your intention isn't to get attention?

Are you going to church for fashion or to serve God?

Honestly I feel that these people are deceiving themselves. It's better to sit at home and go to church when you truly mean to serve God.


Hope u know the purpose of pastor and congregrants of such church

Purpose of pastor is to collect money

While congregrants are just to go out on Sunday and not for spiritual nurturing , while for some, it's avenue to meet opposite gender.


It's you ,who really want to know more about God, that would know that such place is not meant for u.


Everything has purpose in life my brother.

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Handsum64: 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
New definition of fake is 'African Christians'

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Prenonjebose: 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
You had a church before moving to the student area, so locate a church that fits into your expectation, in order not spend time accessing what goes on during service.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Viq2orh: 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
[quote author=chigoziri2403 post=124162592]It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom[/quote)
It's appalling, you can't relate to the message and probably lend your voice to her outry together with the mutation gradually gaining momentum in the church.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Goalnaldo(m): 12:22pm On Jul 02, 2023
Today i was using my eye to survey people that tied scarf lmao.less than 5%. Its common with this new generation churches. In christ chosen church which i attend at home every woman/girl ties headscarfs. If you happen to be a new member and you didnt tie one, seeing you are the only one left out, its not someone that will tell you to use your handkerchief as alternative.

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by jeff1993: 12:23pm On Jul 02, 2023
Truthday:
In the next 50-100 years Christianity will be odd itself. Christianity rules is defined by the odds of society.

When the society was sane, the Christianity was sane. As society started changing with odds so do Christianity.

Very soon LGBT will be norm too.

When TV came, some said it's devil box, today they use it in all their churches. Sane with phone and social media. This is rvide6that wr cannot define Good or bad, my mere judgement of our head only. But This is what we have today


And that's the problem of a people without rules or standard. That's why Islam 6just beautiful. With rules and standard. The modalities, practises of the mosque is same and not modernity will change it. It's Good, because the rule will prevent odds of society.

U are right ..... More reason why u head slammers are prone to terrorism!!!

Any small thing violence ..... and KABOOM!!!

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by flexyrule(m): 12:23pm On Jul 02, 2023
Prince202020:
In the heart, we serve God
Story!
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Renman: 12:23pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?
You went to a Club,.. not a church!!!

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by ultimateprof: 12:24pm On Jul 02, 2023
Church, I'm feed up!
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by JohnBullMySon: 12:24pm On Jul 02, 2023
Reality3080:
church where everything they do can’t b found in d Bible n when u a fellow Christian tell them about it u suddenly become an enemy of Christ

Imagine Christ Embassy chorister( male) dey use earrings n everyone is doing their thing as if it’s normal

Even person wey dey drum( guy ooo) use earrings n they don’t see any big deal about it

I rather stay at home than go to those churches cos it’s obvious there’s nothing like presence of Holy Ghost in there

Are you better than those who are going there?
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by damoobaba: 12:24pm On Jul 02, 2023
OluwaLina1:
Happy sunday nairalanders.
I moved to a new area(Student area) and decided to attend a nearby church.

These are what I noticed.

-- I was the only one that used scarf.Even the choristers and the female ministers didn't use scarf.

--Almost all the female members are putting on trousers,ladies that put on gowns/skirt are not up to 20%.
I was even surprised that the two female ministers and the female choristers also put on trouser to climb the church alter.

--During prayer intersection,I noticed everybody were praying in tongues and it seems am the only person not filled with the holy spirit to speak in tongues.
Even when we were asked to pray on our offering,people still prayed in tongues.

And it just seems I'm odd among them or is it that am not modernized?

Society is evolving, you have to evolve as well. People are no longer wearing the type of cloth Jesus wore when he was here, that's evolution. You dont have to expose your body parts though.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Viq2orh: 12:25pm On Jul 02, 2023
chigoziri2403:
It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom
It's appalling you can't relate to the message conveying her outcry about the mutation gradually gaining momentum in the church.

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by shegzhkn: 12:25pm On Jul 02, 2023
Religion is anathema to critical thinking and it erode common sense.

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by frankblinkz(m): 12:25pm On Jul 02, 2023
chigoziri2403:
It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom
Savage.... Christ embassy I guess

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by rowosky(m): 12:25pm On Jul 02, 2023
malcom1X:


It's only the crossing bag you saw?
Simple question nigga.
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Chuknovski(m): 12:26pm On Jul 02, 2023
chigoziri2403:
It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom

You are a bad advisor grin speaking in tongues can't be forged, you can't mock God, not speaking in tongues is not a sin, its an argumentation

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Mummyfour(f): 12:26pm On Jul 02, 2023
My sister just be who you are. Don't try to feel out of place. Believe in your conviction as it concerns covering your hair and wearing what you have always been comfortable with wearing to church : that is your skirts and dresses. It will make you stand out and most of those people you see there would secretly want to tilt towards you.

I go to a lot of those churches with my hair covered and I like it that I stand out in a special way, not for negative reasons. No one in his right senses will view your dressing from a negative aspect, when you are well covered up

I am conservative, but not fanatical.
There are things I would not wear to a place of worship.
And if I am told that I must dress in a certain way that goes against my style In other to feel among, I 'd rather leave.

One thing you should know is that it is easier to keep someone not well dressed up with the body parts not well covered up uncomfortable, than the other way round.

So please rock your different styles and colours of scarf in a beautiful way. Before you know it, they will want to follow your trend. I am talking out of experience though grin

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Truthday: 12:26pm On Jul 02, 2023
jeff1993:


U are right ..... More reason why u head slammers are prone to terrorism!!!

Any small thing violence ..... and KABOOM!!!

More reason why your pastors suck blood.in their churches. And rape their members..

#StopKillingMuslimsInChurches

https://www.nairaland.com/7748756/watch-how-abiko-died-church#124151308
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Viq2orh: 12:26pm On Jul 02, 2023
chigoziri2403:
It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom
Nawaooo!!
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Reality3080: 12:27pm On Jul 02, 2023
Emaprince:
This is what modern pastors have used to scam and deceive people. Amd this this what people, especially our youths and women love to hear. That's why you see a lot of crowd in these churches cos they don't want to hear the truth which will scare them. They want a pastor that will assure them that dressing on a mini skirt doesn't matter, but what you have in the heart.

How can you dress in a way that is secually provocative if your intention isn't to get attention?

Are you going to church for fashion or to serve God?

Honestly I feel that these people are deceiving themselves. It's better to sit at home and go to church when you truly mean to serve God.
God bless u

It’s better to b at home than go to a social gathering in d name of going to church

The same cloth wey dem wear enter club na him dem go still wear enter church n nothing to happen

If u attend any of these churches u go just dey vex

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Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Viq2orh: 12:28pm On Jul 02, 2023
chigoziri2403:
It's your first time in the church
Its okay to feel ostracised
With time, you will feel among
Probably buy a few trousers and brush up your queen's English
As for speaking in tongues...... Maybe you learn a foreign language or an indigenous language like efik or birom
How
Re: Modernization In The Church! I Felt Odd by Sweetvie: 12:29pm On Jul 02, 2023
Darealudeme:
This na Christ Embassy!
As if it's only christ embassy undecided

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