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Hinduism and Buddhism say it’s karma—maybe you’re suffering now because of something from a past life.

Christianity says, don’t worry, judgment day is coming.

Islam says everything happens by divine decree—be patient, paradise awaits.

African traditional religions blame curses, ancestors, or spiritual imbalance.

But let’s be honest—all these explanations push justice to “later.”
Later = after death.
Later = reincarnation.
Later = the unseen.

I honestly just shake my head sometimes. Every religion has its own way of sugarcoating suffering and injustice.

“It’s karma, wait for your next life.”

“Hellfire is waiting, don’t worry.”

“Judgment day is coming, the wicked will pay.”

“Your ancestors are angry, do sacrifice.”

Translation? Keep quiet, keep suffering, justice is postponed.

But open your eyes—bad things keep happening to “good” people, while “bad” people are out here balling, building empires, and living their best lives.

Take Job in the Bible. Man was righteous, yet God let him lose everything. And when he asked “Why?”, God basically said: “I’m powerful, don’t question me.” No explanation, no justice, just vibes.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth:
👉 The wicked prosper because they work principles, not prayers.

Think of corn. If a thief steals corn and plants it, does heaven stop the rain? Do angels refuse the sunshine? No! The corn grows, and he harvests bountifully.

That’s life—systems reward action, not morality. Rain doesn’t fall only on “holy ground.” Money doesn’t multiply only in “righteous bank accounts.”

Meanwhile, many of the so-called “righteous” are busy fasting, binding, cursing, and waiting for fire to fall from heaven—while the “wicked” are planting, networking, investing, and reaping.

Curses? Please. If curses worked, half the corrupt politicians would be dead by now. Instead, they’re the ones funding churches, building mosques, and cutting ribbons at cathedrals.

The hard truth:

The wicked aren’t always “favored,” they’re just smart.

The righteous aren’t always “oppressed,” they’re just passive.

Hope in divine punishment is psychological anesthesia to make suffering feel noble.

So maybe the issue isn’t that the wicked prosper.
Maybe the issue is that the righteous confuse piety with productivity.

Because whether you’re saint or sinner—corn doesn’t care who plants it. It will grow.

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We keep trying to explain away the reality of life with comforting stories.

...because the righteous found themselves in a country with useless leaders, useless lawmakers, and useless law enforcement agencies.

Some wicked people do suffer too!

And according to the Islamic meaning of destiny, your perceived works/religion does not determine your wealth!

The richest man in the world may be a non-muslim! The poorest man may be a Muslim.

But Islam encourages "tying one's camel" so as not to lose it.

Acidosis:
...because the righteous found themselves in a country with useless leaders, useless lawmakers, and useless law enforcement agencies.

So apart from this particular country, people who suffer elsewhere are not righteous people?

AntiChristian:
Some wicked people do suffer too!

And according to the Islamic meaning of destiny, your perceived works/religion does not determine your wealth!

The richest man in the world may be a non-muslim! The poorest man may be a Muslim.

But Islam encourages "tying one's camel" so as not to lose it.

So what determines wealth according to the Islam meaning of destiny?

The wicked aren’t always “favored,” they’re just smart.
The righteous aren’t always “oppressed,” they’re just passive.

This really amuse me but since you have figured out everything by yourself i think there's no need for further discussion!

Kalatium:
➜Hinduism and Buddhism say it’s karma—maybe you’re suffering now because of something from a past life.
Christianity says, don’t worry, judgment day is coming.
Islam says everything happens by divine decree—be patient, paradise awaits.
African traditional religions blame curses, ancestors, or spiritual imbalance.
But let’s be honest—all these explanations push justice to “later.”
Later = after death.
Later = reincarnation.
Later = the unseen.
I honestly just shake my head sometimes. Every religion has its own way of sugarcoating suffering and injustice.“It’s karma, wait for your next life.” “Hellfire is waiting, don’t worry.” “Judgment day is coming, the wicked will pay.” “Your ancestors are angry, do sacrifice.” Translation? Keep quiet, keep suffering, justice is postponed.....

A bigger question ought to be, "By what standard did we arrive at the belief that those who claim to be religious are righteous?" Is religiousity righteousness? According to whom? The very same religious people... are they the judges as far as righteousness is concerned?

E get Why?

Truthseeker10:
So apart from this particular country, people who suffer elsewhere are not righteous people?

So you agree that Nigeria is the only country with lawless and useless lawmakers and leaders?

Acidosis:
So you agree that Nigeria is the only country with lawless and useless lawmakers and leaders?

Nigeria's problem is not about the leaders or lawmakers the fact remains that 99% of Nigerians are wicked people and since you can't bring foreigners to lead or make laws here it's from among the wicked people leaders and lawmakers were selected.

If the 1% nice finds a way into the group of leaders and lawmakers the 99% will oppress, intimidate and persecute them in fact they will flush them out of the system unless they succumb to pressure.

So for Nigerians to have a fair chance to life the change must starts from each home not from the leaders whom you choose among the wicked generation!

Acidosis:
So you agree that Nigeria is the only country with lawless and useless lawmakers and leaders?

now that you've mentioned Nigeria, is Nigeria the only country were righteous people suffer?

Can you mention any country where "righteous" people do not suffer?

MaxInDHouse:
Nigeria's problem is not about the leaders or lawmakers the fact remains that 99% of Nigerians are wicked people and since you can't bring foreigners to lead or make laws here it's from among the wicked people leaders and lawmakers were selected.

If the 1% nice finds a way into the group of leaders and lawmakers the 99% will oppress, intimidate and persecute them in fact they will flush them out of the system unless they succumb to pressure.

So for Nigerians to have a fair chance to life the change must starts from each home not from the leaders whom you choose among the wicked generation!

Quality leadership is the fastest way to change the narrative. Expecting over 200 million Nigerians to change their ways is an exercise in futility. It is easier for 10 leaders to transform the country than for 20 million households. Have you not seen countries where visionary leadership changed the narrative , Singapore, for instance?

Truthseeker10:
now that you've mentioned Nigeria, is Nigeria the only country were righteous people suffer?

Can you mention any country where "righteous" people do not suffer?

Remember you made this about Nigeria? In my first post, there was no mention of any country.

Acidosis:
Remember you made this about Nigeria? In my first post, there was no mention of any country.

Kindly show me where I mentioned Nigeria in my initial post.

Acidosis:
Quality leadership is the fastest way to change the narrative. Expecting over 200 million Nigerians to change their ways is an exercise in futility. It is easier for 10 leaders to transform the country than for 20 million households. Have you not seen countries where visionary leadership changed the narrative , Singapore, for instance?

If majority of the people want something surely it will work not in Nigeria where majority only wants to oppress the less privileged!