Ohibenemma:
When the world got to know of the coronavirus outbreak, later code named Covid-19, in the Wuhan province of China, it was hoped it would be checked in no time. Of course, only a few could have imagined that, four months down the line, it would have assumed the hydra-headed dimensions it has currently.


As the spread consumed different nations of the world, especially in Asia and Europe (as at then), many theories sprang up as to why there hadn't been such a spread to African nations, Nigeria especially, who heavily traded with China, a country that provided vastly cheaper alternatives on most household and industrial needs of ours.


The black man's blood is too powerful for the virus to thrive, some persons said.

The weather is too hot for the coronavirus to survive! Others contended.

And lots of other contentions.

Then came the index case of the Italian visitor, which many still believe to be fake till date.


No sooner than we thought we were off the hook, and amidst unheeded calls by many Nigerians for the government to shut our borders, we were inundated by news of fresh cases which have consistently been on the increase, leading to social-distancing calls, limiting (social and religious) congregations and eventually lockdowns.


All of these could have probably been checked (or stemmed) by a hands-on and responsive government, not the reactionary goons we have in power in Nigeria.

Nigerians are frustrated, forced to be Idle, forced to remain indoors while basic amenities like power and water, which are supposed to be provided by the government, are unavailable...and is it unsurprising that we turn on the pastors to vent our frustrations?


First, against their wishes, the government forced pastors to limit their congregations to 50 persons only, even when some have capacity for tens of thousands. Most pastors obeyed.


A few, in error, chose to engage their FAITH, but Nigerians (atheists especially) came hard on them. Why will they endanger their sheeples just for monetary gain? They asked. The pastors had to shelve their faith and obey the government.


When the government lowered the figure to 25, they promptly obeyed too. Seeing this, the unbelievers bared their fangs again. This time, they accused the pastors of being as fearful as all others. In their warped mindsets, the pastors were obedient because they were faithless.


Then, the total lockdown came and the complaint this time was against Online Services, Offerings and Tithes. For them, it was foolish and insensitive to even think of these at a time like this.


Then they soon went berserk, claiming that the Pandemic was a proof of the inexistence of God. They made cartoons of all thoughts and Faiths queuing behind science, awaiting a cure their God couldn't grant. How smart!


Continuing on the attack, they accused the church, the mega ones especially, of refusing to give back to the society, even after robbing her thin, conveniently forgetting that the same CHURCH without oil revenue, without multiple compulsory taxes and levies of diverse forms has been in the forefront of providing a source of livelihood to millions of citizens, road, water, electricity, educational and housing facilities, scholarships and other forms of aids to famished, war-torn and displaced humans all over the world and so much more. They conveniently forgot these.


Of course, making such provisions involve logistics, and now that the churches have commenced practical support (donations) towards the Covid-19 war, same dudes initially complained about the quantity before changing tune to the complaint that the virus would have been better served should these pastors go to the treatment centres and lay their hands on the sick...


What exactly do they want?

kingxsamz:


Lol, in your attempt to bash atheists, you ended up exposing the scam in religion. Well done.

Ohibenemma:
[b] I had an argument with an atheist a while back. His views were so strong that I was at a loss for words. We spoke on diverse issues like divine healing, prophecy, etc. Of course, he bashed all of them. Nigeria had a match the next day, and that night I saw the scores in a dream. When he came around the next morning, I told him about the dream and told him this wasn't a mere dream, but a revelation. He laughed me to scorn, stating emphatically that the scoreline was impossible. I was also certain that the match must end with that scoreline, nothing more, nothing less. He even made a statement that he would believe if it turned out exactly as I said.

When at halftime, there was no indication of my revelation coming to pass, as the scores remained flat, he made a subtle jesting remark. I maintained that it MUST END as I saw it. By the grace of God, I had the last laugh.

Years after, he's still an atheist, and still indulges in bashing Christianity. Obviously only God can help such.

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kingxsamz:


Lol, in your attempt to bash atheists, you ended up exposing the scam in religion. Well done.

Ohibenemma:


I would appreciate it if you could point out the scam above.

kingxsamz:

Lol, clown.
So an atheist should believe in your religion just because you saw a football match in your dreams? Even though the guy presented facts and strong points to debunk your claims, to the point you were "at a loss for words", you still chose to remain ignorant.

Ohibenemma:
Now, should any pastor go that path, and requests access to the isolation centres to pray for Covid-19 patients, the same bigots will have something to say... Oversabi, Oga Overdo, Foolish man. They will be quick to call on the government to arrest such for being a social miscreant.

An atheist cannot be pleased, so there's no point even attempting to. The Bible has a term for those who say in their hearts: There's no God.

I am a Christian today and know that my God answers prayers. Has He answered ALL of my prayers? No! But He does answer prayers. A lot.

I had an argument with an atheist a while back. His views were so strong that I was at a loss for words. We spoke on diverse issues like divine healing, prophecy, etc. Of course, he bashed all of them. Nigeria had a match the next day, and that night I saw the scores in a dream. When he came around the next morning, I told him about the dream and told him this wasn't a mere dream, but a revelation. He laughed me to scorn, stating emphatically that the scoreline was impossible. I was also certain that the match must end with that scoreline, nothing more, nothing less. He even made a statement that he would believe if it turned out exactly as I said.

When at halftime, there was no indication of my revelation coming to pass, as the scores remained flat, he made a subtle jesting remark. I maintained that it MUST END as I saw it. By the grace of God, I had the last laugh.

Years after, he's still an atheist, and still indulges in bashing Christianity. Obviously only God can help such.

What I can say to them is that when Covid-19 ends, the church will still be waxing on.

Ohibenemma:
Now, should any pastor go that path, and requests access to the isolation centres to pray for Covid-19 patients, the same bigots will have something to say... Oversabi, Oga Overdo, Foolish man. They will be quick to call on the government to arrest such for being a social miscreant.

An atheist cannot be pleased, so there's no point even attempting to. The Bible has a term for those who say in their hearts: There's no God.

I am a Christian today and know that my God answers prayers. Has He answered ALL of my prayers? No! But He does answer prayers. A lot.

I had an argument with an atheist a while back. His views were so strong that I was at a loss for words. We spoke on diverse issues like divine healing, prophecy, etc. Of course, he bashed all of them. Nigeria had a match the next day, and that night I saw the scores in a dream. When he came around the next morning, I told him about the dream and told him this wasn't a mere dream, but a revelation. He laughed me to scorn, stating emphatically that the scoreline was impossible. I was also certain that the match must end with that scoreline, nothing more, nothing less. He even made a statement that he would believe if it turned out exactly as I said.

When at halftime, there was no indication of my revelation coming to pass, as the scores remained flat, he made a subtle jesting remark. I maintained that it MUST END as I saw it. By the grace of God, I had the last laugh.

Years after, he's still an atheist, and still indulges in bashing Christianity. Obviously only God can help such.

What I can say to them is that when Covid-19 ends, the church will still be waxing on.

LordReed:


So will you worship the octopus that correctly predicted the scores of sporting events?

Professorcplus:
April focus! 7 day Deliverance from your Goliath. Night of prosperity! Hour of Healing! Name it.
@original poster I have dreamt I saw mine jamb result and it's was exactly the same when it came out. I dreamt of some old friend and I saw the person that same week.

I dreamt I top in a competition but I was evited after the first round. I dreamt and saw my playing piano but I can't play doo for real. I never tagged it something divine.

I would love to explain some simple science, logic and psychology but it's not the focus of this Post. Dreams are just Neurocognitive activity in the brain.

Lots of what you Christians prayer about/against or call spiritual attacks have been researched by notable psychologist and have been awarded Noble prices.
Either you like or not religion including Christianity Will fade away. It may not be in our generation but definitely it will

LordReed:


Because your miracles are not the divine interventions you folk claim they are. If any pastor ventures there he is only putting himself in danger and we know it. If they truly had the powers nobody needs to tell them and no one would think they are in any danger. But they all fakes and can do nothing.

Ohibenemma:


Why the fixation on ONE example. That there was a match the day after our discussion was just a coincidence, and that I saw the score in a dream isn't a regular thing either. I'm not even claiming to be a visioneer.
But I know when it ain't a mere dream, but a revelation... That was/is the difference.

Can the octopus guarantee my healing too?

Ohibenemma:


You THINK, therefore we MUST ACCEPT it. I have seen the miraculous and therefore my mindset can't be UNDONE by what anyone THINKS. If the miracles aren't divine, care to tell me what they are?

LordReed:


No, neither can your god which is why neither you nor any other believers will venture out to pray for people with Covid-19. You will obey the social distancing orders because you know you have no such guarantee.

LordReed:


Go out and heal people with Covid-19, that is how you will demonstrate that you have access to divine powers.

Professorcplus:
@ Ohibenemma, I'm not imposing any view on you. Apparently it will be a waste of my time doing that right now. What so ever experience you might have gotten through Christianity, there are other religionist that have experience same better that yours. So what are your points. Nothing special.

I mean no offence though. Endeavour you know God more. Seek Him better than before. Don't relent on knowing Him better because you will find out the truth and it will set you free.

The meaning you have to life depends on the explanation you gave it. There's possibilities that your explanation might be wrong. Sir John, hard mirror, Joseph 1013, Don nie, have toy this path and yours is not different from them. You can check their profile on hit thread on religion sec and see for yourself.

Ohibenemma:


If I told you I have ALREADY done so, won't you scream your unbelief? When you heard of the Ebola case who received his healing, didn't you deride the testimony as a coincidence or outright hallucination? You won't believe EVEN if you see, cos you've chosen the path that appeals to you most.

Ohibenemma:


I can't, God can.

LordReed:


Yeah and your god is hiding. LoLz!

Ohibenemma:


I can't, God can.

Ohibenemma:


If I told you I have ALREADY done so, won't you scream your unbelief? When you heard of the Ebola case who received his healing, didn't you deride the testimony as a coincidence or outright hallucination? You won't believe EVEN if you see, cos you've chosen the path that appeals to you most.

Commonsense99:


These Miracles are well rehearsed drama bro, there is no better way to Prove yourself than doing it now in the presence of everyone, go and heal an NCDC confirmed case of COVID-19,.viruses are even self limiting, go to a conventional government hospital and heal a random sick patient.

Dude people are pissed off at modern day Nigerian penticostal pastors because of their obvious scam, mind you not all those who call a spade its name are atheist, all Of us must not keep quiet and watch you folks scam People in the name of religion.

HellVictorinho:

I'll be very grateful if you do.
I'm struggling with fever now.
Please,help me.

HellVictorinho:

Are you?