0079jaBond:
His Word says my people perish for lack of knowledge. What knowledge? The Truth - His Word - The Holy Spirit. One cannot read the bible like a literature book and expect to receive deep insights. It's a big folly.

If your dad exercises His faith, that's fine. But common sense should be seen to be common in cases like this. From the look of things, it's as if your dad can be medically treated. So why the wait? He refused? Well there are ways of convincing someone without making them not to believe their faith. I think that was the missing link there.

0079jaBond:
I wish you and your family a special year ending to remember and a Spirit-filled, life-changing new year!


Shalom

RomanZeus:
Heheh the thing don pain them no be small

Jesus really did a bad job recruiting thugs... See how them dey use curse words anyhow

Y'all have anger issues just like your doG yahweh! I believe if y'all meet with op, y'all would slaughter him.

One called him unfortunate being. Another called him a fool... Na by force?!



Yes, your God is an a$shole... Go hang!

timiengage18:
@op I know God heals through medication but He also heals through medication. Tell your dad to go to the hopital and stop being religious. In 1Tim 5:23 Paul told Timothy to take wine for his health and not pray. Also, I know it is not God's intention for hin to be sick from 1Peter 2:24 & Matt. 8:17. So my #Godexists and #God'snotdead whether you think so or not and His word never fail (but most times we refuse to receive and believe his word) and later blame Him for our faults.

0079jaBond:
@OP Following your response to my first comment on this thread, I'd like to add that: whether you believe God or not, He still wins.

0079jaBond:
... realizing who you are, where you came from and what your life's purpose is.

efficiencie:


On 2Thess3:3 Yes God keeps us from evil but is he obliged to keep you from evil you bring upon yourself either by sin (John5:14), or from evil you bring upon yourself by virtue of your deficit of the HolyGhost (Matt12:43-45) or evil brought upon you by your ignorance of the ways of the devil and his host (Ezekiel13:18-19) or evil brought upon you as an inheritance from the evil deeds of your ancestors (Lamentations5:7)? Man is at the centre of light and darkness, and a legal tussle holds between God and satan the adversary...whatever you do that places you outside the legal limits of God places you under the legal influence of satan.

Yes, God being the righteous Judge will not permit satan set an 'exam' for us that is outside the scope of our capacity, if your temptation is to the trying of your faith, then your triumph over temptation like in the case of Joseph is to lead to your reward and your failure is to lead to your demotion, correction, chastisement or rebuke and not destruction...However temptations that are not to the trying of your faith but is the ploy of satan to steal, kill and destroy will amount to a breach on God's people and the LORD stands against that in protection of these who call on His name (Acts 2;21)

Yes the LORD shall not suffer the foot of the righteous to be moved, if and only if the LORD is your help...God keeps the feet of his saints (1 Samuel2:9) but that does not preclude the trials satan throws at us as we try to fulfill the will of God (Matthew 10:17-31)...so though we are persecuted and hated our feet is preserved in our salvation, our destiny and eternal inheritance.

Yes the LORD is nigh unto those that call upon him in truth, He keeps his covenant of mercy and love unto thousands of generations and but does this preclude man from testing and trials thrown at man by satan, NO! Job is a classic proof! Then there are the martyrs from James, Andrew, Peter, Paul to the modern day Christians persecuted all over the world...Jesus guaranteed us victory over the world but not freedom from tribulations (John16:33)

Yes, GOD wants to ask, that our Joy may be full but really what are we asking for? Many ask for food, money, house, health, fame, power, position, etc but Jesus gave us a hint on what to ask in Matthew 6:33 and all of these things will be added unto us...Now you may ask, what is this thing that we must ask for. He is the Spirit of God, and if you ask for him your joy would be full because, the Kingdom of God is in righteousness, peace and JOY in the HOLYGHOST (Romans14:17)...The more of the HolyGhost you have, the more of righteousness, peace and joy you have irrespective of the conditions you are going through...in sickness or in health...

you can go ahead and believe what you want...it is apparent that you have picked a spot in the scheme of things and you have headed on the path that seems right to you...a concrete path, sure and trustworthy, is what you have chosen, while fools like us (i believe that is what you think we are) have chosen the surreal and slippery path; that hangs on faith, love and hope. We both have destinations and like i said earlier, the FINALITY OF ALL LIFE WILL ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS BOTHERING ON LIFE...I ONLY HOPE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR THAT FINALITY...

GodnGold:
How's your dad Jadon?
Any improvements so far?
Now I have quietly followed this thread from the first page till...
Every human is entitled to his/her own belief.
The people that called you names didn't do well.
I believe in God.
You believe what you want.
Fair huh?!
Now,Christians got it wrong by shoving God down your throat but you got it wrong by giving God an ultimatum.
I lost an aunt on 21st Dec, last year,to cancer,we were close.
She died in my place,I rallied round with pregnancy to get her all d good care but I still lost her to ovarian cancer,this is a woman who never had a child of her own.
It got me to your junction,but then I BELIEVE she is in a better place.
Stop this Jadon.
Put your energy towards getting help and info from anywhere to help papa.
You don't have to sing praises,no...
just let papa have his faith 100%
It's his life afterall.
Consider this an orientation into manhood.
If papa goes away today,it may be to make you a better man,who knows

0079jaBond:
I'm not a religious fanatic. Because that has, in many ways, brought confusion. Same way the religious groups fought Christ. So you see, religion is not the key. Islam, Buddhism, Atheism or whatever is not the answer. The answer lies in realizing who you are, where you came from and what your life's purpose is. And to know this, you'd would have to do one thing TRUTHFULLY: seek His face in His scripture - the Bible. Christ didn't die for religion but He did for all humanity. Everything came from God and to Him, all shall return. Again I tell you, this is yet another mystery.

Jadonjack:


Well, I kinda like the way you put ur words together. Buh seeing the way 95% of the xtians following this thread behaved, I doubt you are a xtian.

Now, to my issue, my dad's finally agreed to my decision, I just had to lie to him the doc is also a pastor.

And as per his well being, he's improving now. Thank you

Jadonjack:


I want to believe you are old enough to reject a translator if brought to you


Learn to read comprehensively before posting comments. Read again, I'm sure yu missing smtin

Jadonjack:


I tire for them ooo, these are the kinda xtians that will beat the crab outta you just to tell you to accept jesus.

AWON EVANGELIST!!!

frank317:


Stop proving you are not wise. Stop displaying your folly.

How can people who dont believe in God be quiet when you guys keep pushing ur belief to our faces. You guys are there in the buses, TV, radio, on the streets, at the market, early in the morning, even knocking on our doors. You preach falsehood all over there place and expect not to be challenged? You condemn us and pride yourself with Jewish myth and expect not to be challenged?

Lol... You hate challenge dont you? All you want is do your thing and others just watch u like mumu. Abeg go sit down.

GodnGold:
I am a believer of Christ.
I love God and the teachings of God.
I am not a fanatic or a religious person.
These are different.
People love God to receive miracles.
I love God because God is all there is.
I love God for first loving me.
So believe it when I say I believe there is God.
Even if there isn't according to my atheist friends,Only time will tell.
I don't get the hullabaloo about existence or non existence.
Let's live everyday like is our last,make the most of it and most importantly do good and live a better life.

dejilg:


Yeah, thanks. I don't know how to read at all....
Here are a few questions for u
1. What's d essence of the thread? Is it about ur "father's" well being or abt the existence of God?

2. What does posting this on NL supposed to do? Is it to get God to b aware of ur "father's" illness or for the God-believing populace to pray to their "non existent" God about ur "father's" condition? or u believe God will be notified (if He doesn't know already) cos He gets NL's updates?

I hope it will be clear for all to see now!!!
Kindly tell us the essence of the thread! Since am wrong on the point I made before!

dejilg:


see ur folly? do u stop ppl from advertising their goods? even if u don't like it how does one preaching means forcing it on u? as much as u don't want to hear it, people who want it are around too? Should they be deprived of that becos u don't want it? What kind of reasoning is dis sef? I don't hate challenge, I hate wen people contradict themselves, u say God doesn't exist and yet u won't let this "non existent being" rest from ur bashing, meanwhile if people who are religious go on dat route with u, u start shouting that they are intolerant n bigot!!! My question is "why waste ur time on nothing?" Now I see it clearly, u hate to be condemned right? cud dis be why u convince urself its "falsehood" and "myth"? cos it condemns u? Perhaps d condemnation myth is spot on about u den!

I for an one doesn't get bothered wen people condemn, especially wen they hv misunderstood me, not to talk of talking abt myth!
Thanks for proving my point, let the myth rest! and as u know, people will come to "ur truth" that its a myth na...leave dem to do dat on their own...."Stop pushing ur God-less world view on our faces"

lepasharon:


How wonderful that your religion is the right one..good for you innit!

frank317:

Its obvious u have comprehension problem. The essence of the thread is about both and most importantly, the frustration caused by his father's belief.


Where do u want him to post this? On Facebook? His intention is also to confirm his idea that God is nonexistent. It is not for God to do anything because God does not even exist and can't do nothing. He did not ask anyone to pray for his dad. Seriously did u even read the op? His dad has been praying for ages, and there is not where in the op that he suggested he needed ur flimsy prayers. How does ur head really work?



U are clearly delusional... No wonder u are a Christian. Not everything is about what u think. Sometimes u take time to imagine what others are going through. This is really not about ur God. Its not to make u angry. Its to let out his frustration and get real support from real people who understand.

Jadonjack:


This is exactly what got me to whr I am. I never believed in sm sort of heavenly help. I do my thing my way cos I hav a brain of my own

Jadonjack:


Really?! Do yu think he's winning in my dad's case?!

Jadonjack:


The comprehension of my post boils down to how well you can think, I guess.

I gave your god ultimatum cos my dad woudn't go to hospital. You knw why? Becos he's bn held captive by d god that claims he's his creator.

And there is yoruba aphorism that says "orisa boo ba le gbami, sehmi boo seh bami". This literally means a god that can not save me should at least leave me alone(that's even if he exists).

What msg was I trying to pass across? I may not believe in your god buh at least I believe in helping people far and near.

My intention was/is to help anybody who was/is in my father's shoe.


THERE IS NO GOD, least no evidence to prove his existence and if in anyway there is. HE IS WICKED!!!

frank317:


Are u for real? Are u comparing a benign advert to preaching? Do u see the effect of religion in our society? Are u comparing treats of hell, condemnation, segregation to an ordinary advert? Dude u sound sick. Have u ever heard that religion is an opium of the masses? Bomb blasts is as a result of religion, people die in churches like fowls... U compare preaching in the bus to advert? Something that is making parents hate their children, something that makes some marriages not work... U compare to advert? U need a brain check.

U are plain delusional... Ur God is nonexistent... Its just an idea which is affecting us all one way or the other. Look at the op, he does not believe in God but the idea is affecting him and u just want he not to talk?

Again how can we stop bashing u guys when you guys won't shut the f**k up. You hate being challenged. No one will bash you if you will stop shoving an idea that is not helping our dear country into our faces. And dont u dare play the dumb advert card to me.

Look at nairaland... Our effort is helping people think for themselves for once. That's not waste of time, our efforts are yielding fruits no matter how small it is.

I will gladly stop pushing my godlessness to ur face if you stop preaching, condemning and threatning us. Now you see how it is when the table is turn around. We will always be here... Deal with it.

GodnGold:
I am a believer of Christ.
I love God and the teachings of God.
I am not a fanatic or a religious person.
These are different.
People love God to receive miracles.
I love God because God is all there is.
I love God for first loving me.
So believe it when I say I believe there is God.
Even if there isn't according to my atheist friends,Only time will tell.
I don't get the hullabaloo about existence or non existence.
Let's live everyday like is our last,make the most of it and most importantly do good and live a better life.

emmanuel1990:
My brother joke apart, if u can take him to Senior Prophet T.B Joshua, i am sure that God will heal him, i am a living witness.

GodnGold:
Is good to know that your pop is doing well.
I hope that you get back in the fold by 31st.
It is a splendid way of starting a new year.
Don't you agree?
My kind regards to papi.

GodnGold:
Is good to know that your pop is doing well.
I hope that you get back in the fold by 31st.
It is a splendid way of starting a new year.
Don't you agree?
My kind regards to papi.

dejilg:


Like I said, I am getting bored!!! So many insults (they are welcomed anyway) and yet so many accusations against "religion" (of which I won't even categorize myself into any by the way). failed marriages, bomb blasts, parents hate children and vice versa----can I honestly ask u one question,
Are these problems exclusive to "religionists"

What of those whom have claimed that religion helped them? In marriage, and having to repent from killing people, exiled children coming back home to their parents

U claim that bus preaching brings the "hell scare" --- do u get scared of that? Isn't it non-existent like God to u

Yeah, I can see ur progress on NL -- its been earth shattering! Church populations are reducing at an exponential rate! Kudos to ur efforts!!!

and religionists too will always be here!!! as well as I