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Deicide:
There is no one single fact in the Bible

That's is your opinion. And a pretty weird one at that. Egyptians were very good at preserving bodies. However, not all other civilizations were.

Is that the only shred of evidence you have to hold on to?

ScepticalPyrrho:
There is a gap here. Which has always been the failure of theists. Belief doesn't make anything true.
You were driving a logical argument till you delve into superstitions below here

I only used the word believe but really based on the scripture I quoted, it is fact

I particularly invite comments from atheists and logical thinkers...

There are hundreds of religions and religious beliefs in practice in the world today. This shows that man, in general, has a deep-rooted desire to connect with God. People from all geographical regions and all ages of human existence have always believed in God or in gods as the case may be, and while this may not be scientific proof that God exists, it is a strong pointer to the fact that we, as a species are drawn by our capacity for intelligent thought, to the suggestion that there must be a God.

Logically, there must be a source for everything that we see in existence. Science and philosophy would argue that the source must be something explainable—some sort of scientific concept, which would explain how life and the universe came to be and would also explain the origin of the source itself. As of now, there is no such scientific explanation, but we can all agree that science and religion agree on one point, which is that there is a source from which life came, that is beyond current human understanding.

I personally choose to believe in God because it is hard to imagine any other explanation that, itself, would not raise further questions – incidentally, the same question scientists and doubters ask of the religious-minded: where did the source come from? Since something cannot logically come from nothing, this will continue to be a mystery. What is clear though, is that everything must have come from something. The answer clearly then, is that the source of life must be something or someone, that defies all human understanding of what is possible. Does this mean logic is wrong?

Our understanding of logic, appears to me to be the problem, and not logic itself. We tend to view logic as being an arithmetic process, a step by step approach to the inevitable answer, however, I believe logic can also be geometric, a sequence of computations that lead to an undefined, indefinite answer we like to call infinity. Understanding life and existence requires that we must apply the same thought process. In answering the question of where God came from and how God created the world, I submit it to you, that we are at the analogical point of infinity. Thus, logic does not at all preclude the existence of God.

The atheist at this point, smartly, would probably quip, “but even if you believe in God, which religion do you believe is true?” This presents a genuine logical challenge, but like all logical challenges, there is a logical approach to the answer. There are probably hundreds of religions, each one professing to be the correct and true way to God. Logic has it that if there is a God, and no two religions agree on how to worship Him, then either all of them are wrong and no one really knows about God, or one of them is right and all the others are wrong. This should make every religious person pause and seriously question themselves and their beliefs.

Contrary to what most people believe, faith and logic do not necessarily contradict. Quite on the contrary, I believe that God expects us all to apply some logic in our search for truth. For instance, it is written in Romans 1: 19-20:
‘because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shewn it to them. For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse’

This verse of scripture points out that God expects people to make inferences about Him, by examining the things He has made (see the highlighted portion), and this calls upon our capacity for logical reasoning. Through the process of reason, certain assumptions can be made about God and His relationship with human beings.

First of all, we must believe that God wants humanity to relate with Him, and that if any religion is true, it must have been given to man directly by God. The second assumption that logically follows this is that if God gave man a religion to follow because He wanted us to connect with Him, and God existed before the creation of man, then He would have given mankind this religion (set of instructions for worship) right from the beginning. This logically tells me that any religion which does not logically trace its origin to the beginning of time cannot be the true way. Any religion which can point to a specific point in time along the timeline of human existence, as being the period when a particular person received a religion from God, then has to explain why God did not want the people before them to have this religion. Christianity, through Judaism, traces its origin all the way back to Adam and Eve, who are held to have been the first people created on earth.

Secondly, the human founder or human proponent of any religion must have been a perfect example of the principles of that religion. Being the point of contact and therefore, the focal point, to which people would make reference, it stands to reason that God would choose the best representative of His true religion to stand as an example to all the followers thereof. Therefore, a founder who had or has human failings cannot be considered a true representative of God and His true religion. This is an important consideration because while culture and science evolve, God must be perfect already, and therefore would stay constant. His representative therefore, must have acted in ways that remain morally acceptable beyond the scope of period of history to which he belonged. A leader whose actions today would be considered immoral cannot be thought of as being the true representative of God.

Thirdly, the true religion must make sense but only in a way that surpasses what, for the purposes of this article, we have come to understand as arithmetic logic. Anyone can come up with a set of rules for human living, and certainly this is a component of almost all religions. But if rules for human living were all that religion could provide then we wouldn’t need religion, since we already have laws that regulate human conduct. The true religion would have to offer an access route to God that is unique and yet beyond human understanding. This is simply because we have already established that God cannot be explained by arithmetic or linear logic, and we must think in terms of geometric logic or faith. Any religion that is based around understandable principles of human life therefore would appear to be a man-made effort to explain life and existence, instead of a God given answer. I insist that since God cannot be understood humanly, the route to God must include a solution which can be accepted as logical but humanly unexplainable.

Christianity is the only religion that is entirely built on a series of such beliefs. That Jesus was born of a virgin, and that He died and resurrected are all understandable in terms of why they had to happen that way. Jesus was God and man at the same time, therefore He could not come into this world through the union of a man and a woman, which would imply having an earthly father. It was also necessary for Him to die as a sacrifice, and to rise again, casting off the human form, in order for His followers to have a hope and a promise of a life that transcends human life. These beliefs can be understood in terms of the why; but in terms of the how, there is no human explanation. We are again at the analogical point of infinity. It is important at this point to observe that the characteristics of true religion must be consistent with the characteristics of God, and if God can only be understood by faith then true religion can only be accepted by faith, and any religion whose principles can be explained in arithmetic logic must be considered too restrictive to be true.

The authenticity of the testimony of the earliest witnesses of Christianity is the fourth reason why I am compelled to believe in Christianity. The scale on which Jesus’s closest disciples were martyred is staggering and points strongly to the deep belief these men must have had, that they were doing the right thing. All 12 of Jesus’s closest disciples (also referred to as the apostles), were tortured and killed, or imprisoned for their belief in him. If those who actually met the man Jesus and lived with him, were willing to die rather than recant, it suggest to me that their testimony is authentic. In a court of law and probably, in most parts of our society, testimony from witnesses is considered to be very important evidence. More so when it appears that the witnesses themselves have relied upon this evidence to the point that it cost them their lives.
When viewed in perspective, Christianity is the religion that clearly demonstrates a link with God from the beginning of time, transcends logical understanding of life to offer a peek into the spiritual world and has as its paragon, a spiritual leader whose life, was from beginning to end, a perfect example for his followers, who themselves preferred to die rather than deny his lordship. This is why Christianity is the only religion for me.

Benita27:
How could you use taxpayers money to build a university for the wealthy when you could've improved the standard of the already existing one...Epkoma?.

Robbing Peter to pay paul.

This one is robbing peter and paul to pay oshiomole

adaksbullet:
I'm remembered when I'm still an small boy off 7yr old we are 25 ppls on mine class and am carryed 22 post ....wen am showed mine frnd whot am carryed, he stat too shout that am carryed second ....am show another ppl and his sayed am carryed second naso am used eraser and water too clean one 2 out off the two 2 ........am riched home, gived mine dad mine result and his telled me we'll done mine son, am happy ......on the second day, his called me that we are go too mine sch too seen mine teacher .....omo naso am telled him that we are two that carryed 2nd on mine class o, that his mine techer that his used eraser too clean my report card o ..........omo these man his carryed me rich sch o ,......mine techer his beated me eh ( uncu mike, he we not be well whit u any wheir u are )......I'm chop Cain sotey mine left hand his brake...........am alway laugh any days am remembered these story, while am I lie that year sef?

What is this??

subtlemee:
Pathetic...why didn't they lodge them in a hotel even if it's 4 people a room? This is an eye sore

Sierra Leone is a pretty poor country... You have to understand that. Obviously they hadn't counted on the delay and could not afford the extra money for a hotel...I would have said perhaps the host govt could have tried to be understanding by offering them lodging as representatives of a friendly country

Iamsammy:
bros w all argue to learn, can u plz define WATS burglary and armed robbery?

Okay thats a good approach to life, although you could easily use google faster.

Burglary:

The criminal offense of breaking and entering a building illegally for the purpose of committing a crime.
Burglary, at Common Law, was the trespassory breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with an intent to commit a felony therein. It is an offense against possession and habitation. The common-law elements of the offense have been modified in most jurisdictions by statutes that tend to make the crime less restrictive.

Armed robbery:

The taking of money or goods in the possession of another, from his or her person or immediate presence, by force or intimidation.
Robbery is a crime of theft and can be classified as Larceny by force or by threat of force. The elements of the crime of robbery include the use of force or intimidation and all the elements of the crime of larceny. The penalty for robbery is always more severe than for larceny.


Both definitions derived from The Free Dictionary By Farlex (http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/)

In law, offenses are very specific, and are grouped based on specific elements. Two legal offences may contain some of the same elements but may differ on one or two elements and therefore be considered vastly different offences in law. To differentiate between burglary and armed robbery, we must identify the key elements of both.

Key Elements:

Burglary: (i) breaking into of premises; (ii) intent to commit a felony

Armed robbery: (i) theft (ii) threat of physical force or violence (iii) where it includes an ordinary weapon it is a more serious offence and where it is done with a deadly weapon it is most serious.

The similarities between armed robbery and burglary in this case are the fact that burglary is part of what the convict did. He broke into the victims home with intent to commit a felony, which made him a burglar until he actually went ahead and committed the felony of armed robbery.

Armed robbery is a much more weighty offence.

Iamsammy:
bros wat if he came with a fire arm?

armed robbery is armed robbery regardless of the type of arms used. Whether he came with a stick or nuclear bomb, invading someones home, carrying away their property by threat of force is armed robbery.

Iamsammy:
itz burglary bros

Don't say what you are not sure of. That is armed robbery.

delishpot:
Armed robbery not just stealing. I am sure if she had more, he would have taken it too.

My precise thoughts.

Death sentence is just a tad bit excessive though...a lengthy jail term would have done. As is i pretty sure a superior court will overturn this verdict.

IamSingleDad:
Nigeria is cursed.

Please allow me to pay for his bail. Big men will steal billions ,yet no sentence

Pay for bail for someone who has been convicted and sentenced? lol

Bruv, armed robbery is a very inhumane act and a severe criminal offence. He could have easily murdered the poor victim.

Madam OP the offence was armed robbery not stealing!

@ the alst pic, does it mean before you can play football in Nigeria your face must look hardened?

234GT:
I won't board a plane if I knew the pilot will be praising God during the flight. That's me.
You don't have to praise God during the flight because its a sunday. The day and time you priase God doesn't matter.
What matters is that you praise Him. What stops you from praising God after the flight?

Ignorance is really disturbing you. 90% of time pilots do not have anything doing because modern aviation is almost entirely automated. Is it because you cant see what most pilots are doing in the cockpit? Let me tell you, most of them sleep!

OkoYibo:
He broke the rules of safety and aviation safety. However, Nigeria being a religious country where people prefer to hands off the steering and wave it in the air, he'll probably go scot free.

This foolishness is why Christians insult Muslims here on Nairaland but share testimony when they get Dubai Visa. This same hypocrisy is what makes Alhajis and Muslims ensure their children are born in the US. Why them no go Saudi?

Which of the rules did he break?

tshege:
Because she went unclad, does it give u the right to give a Bleep? Much more complain bitterly?

I know you think you made sense so let me burst your bubble. What she did there is called indecent assault, and it is an offence in law.

Women and their emotional way of seeing things. Because you had breast cancer does that give you the right to go naked?

0b100100111:
A Nigeria that it's foundation was built on same principle?

Talk the talk.. you will be amazed that the cops you re reporting to is a ring member of the deal and then will it dawn on you that you finished!

You think it's child's play to be bold enough to say everything as it is? Smh

If I love someone, I did advice he keeps mute. His he the only one seeing such?

Have you seen a scenario where tables were turned around on fraudulent dealings based on party involved and the truth sayer forcefully resigned due to humilation and pressure? You would be shocked that does that pushed you will keep mute and even desert you cos they don't wanna associate with you and get labelled.

Op can talk the talk, it's a choice!

It is a risk that can be mitigated with wisdom. He does not have to take a loudspeaker to announce it everywhere...all he needs to do is nave a quiet word with the man Tha gave him the job. Together they can plan on how to catch the crooks.

No matter the cost, honesty is the best policy.

MICHEALADEX:
Love this image as they look very gallant and battle ready

With slippers on?

TheRealestGuy:
And if you mess up by cheating on her and she funds out you'll be glad for her to move on right?

Why are most men hypocrites when it comes to cheating?

This baffles me cos women are also humans with hormones and get Hot even more than guys.

I weak o.

No matter what ppl will always cheat either physically, mentally or emotionally. Even in marriage bro, your wife will definitely cheat on you in one of those ways.

The question is does she throw it around in your face? Is she willing to immediately cut off such thoughts as they come? Is she willing and determined not to follow through on whatever thoughts she had or has?

People's imagination can never be controlled and trust me, we'll all cheat on our spouses in one of the three ways, it's human nature.

So my point? If she throws it in your face or you find out you have every right to end the rship. But what if you don't find out and she never throws it in your face, you move on with life, what you don't know won't kill you. We can't go about living with paranoia all cos you're in a rship, turning to FBI agents cos she's your wife. Don't let anything give you high BP bro, live a free life.

Peace out.

Why jump to conclusions about me? We are not talking about emotional or mental cheating, we are talking about sexual cheating, which basically is the act of acting on ones infidelous emotions. Its a completely different ball game.

Secondly, she was caught cheating. She did not quit or repent of her own volition, and she was doing it on an ongoing basis. This means that (i) she cannot be trusted and (ii) she has something she wants to get outside her relationship. This means such a person would certainly continue to cheat, but would only find cleverer methods of doing so.

Thirdly, this is a relationship, not marriage. Once in marriage, some things have to be borne and work through, but it is wise to abort once you notice the signs of a serious problem while in a relationship.

Fourthly and most importantly, note that i never said he should move on because she cheated! I only advised him on how to go about moving on in a way that preserves his sanity, since he himself decided to move on, which he is entitled to.

Kokaine:
Hi nairalanders. i came under this moniker because i want to be discreet.

I met this girl some months ago, we became close, and one thing led to the other, we started dating.

Of all the girls I ever dated, this one came closest to my heart. I'm ordinarily stingy to girls when I date them, especially the ones i feel don't really love me for any other reason than what they hope to benefit. In fact, my last relationship ended because of how tightfisted i was with her. But in the case of this girl in question, I was so free, i gave her easily, it got to the extent that my cousins and closed friends started suggesting that she put a hex on me. i really loved her. my whole life changed when she came in, i became very happy, always wanted to be with her, for every contract i took, i shared a small part with her and she was happy, whenever there was a misunderstanding, she apologised, she was never the type to climb a high horse. I wont lie i saw her demands for material things increase uncontrollably, i became responsible for everything she wanted and needed, her cream, her clothes, phone, laptop, subscription, even ordinary airtime! haba! airtime oh!!! but i wasn't all that disturbed because i felt i could endure the burden just because of how happy and lively she always made me feel, practically the same addiction my neighbour has for weed even if its with his last dime

The trouble started when i went to her place one day and she was not around, my phone was almost dead, i decided to charge it in the abokis place near her house. Then i saw what looked exactly like her phone charging. I mean; her phone cover is very spectacular to me, looks like rabbit ears with lights that come on whenever you touch it. i asked about it, he told me it was hers. God so did it that he allowed me to check the phone, i had known her pattern a long time ago but she didn't know.

Brothers and sisters! When I opened this phone, and saw her chat with someone whose name she saved with "miracle" she was obviously cheating! I copied the number and dialled it on my phone with truecaller, i saw the complete name, i opened facebook and checked that name, it was a guy, he was on her facebook too. she had been seeing this guy. the dates on their whatsapp chat confirmed that certain times she left my house and said she was going to her brothers house, that was where she actually went.

For the first time in my life i was broken, i had to break up with this girl. but i wanted to think about it thoroughly because i feared loneliness and the loss of happiness that breaking up with her will bring me. i did anyway.

She begged and begged promising to break up with the guy, i just don't know why i refused, i told her we could be friends, but now as i type this, she seems to Have moved on, she has never called me again nor sent any message, neither have i, but everyday that passes by, i gradually see myself going back to my old state of mind, you know one that makes you lonely even in the midst of people. i really miss her now, I'm thinking i should have forgiven her, but then i know i have to be a man, i see her posts on instagram, she is still so beautiful in my eyes, i cannot hate her however i have tried, this is very unlike me, i want anyone who has ever experienced this to tell me how he did it. Thanks so much. one love!

You should have given yourself time to get over her in your heart and mind before breaking up with her.

Now, listen to me bro... there is always someone else just as special as the one you just lost. In 2012 i almost got married to the person i thought was the love of my life. Till today i still think i could have had a happy life with her, but right now i have someone else that i wouldn't trade for anyone in the world. But if she messes up, i'll move on sharply.

No one is too special for you to let go. Deal with your emotional neediness. Find someone else.

There is a strong case to be made that the caretaker has acted as an agent of the landlord, in which case whether he realises it or not, he does have a legal tenancy agreement with you.

Speak with a lawyer.

softwerk:
Are they going to be used for rice farming of for fighting Boko Haram

Some people are making real cool cash from our adversity!

they are to be used for training

stop trying to be funny

Benita27:
30 to 35k salary is ok for a fresh graduate who doesn't have an option. It's a good start than depending or being a liability to the people around you. From there you could look for greener pastures.

@Mr Jack that said Nigerians should learn how to turn down offers, when you do out of pride, there's always a humble person to take up what you consider is below your level.

It's rather funny that these are the ones who would still complain when a big company comes around asking for 2 years of experience. 2 yeears that you spent on a poorly paying job could be the key to getting you the big one. But nope, people think the tag "graduate" entitles them to something.

Super funny.

Benita27:
Advantages of dating me.

Keep your money I don't need it, we're not in the business of trade by barter and I won't be offering sex in exchange for it, that doesn't mean 'cause I don't ask you won't give.

I don't care about how much I have on my phone when I'm on a call, that's a bonus advantage. I'm a fan of calls.

I could be very difficult to read. It's an advantage to me.

Let me think of the rest.

Benita... You sound like a reasonable being

LionDeLeo:
Less the bh terrorism in the NE which is not peculiar to Nigeria, shall we go on posting of links to cases of murder in regions?

Why exactly would you want to exclude the boko haram group? Their membership is exclusively northern and they ironically so are the bulk of their targets.

This is why people say northerners are violent

1. Boko haram - an exclusively northern contraption - globally infamous for its bloodlust - staffed by northern youth

2. Fulani herdsmen - see above for description

3. Hausa traders -it is remarkable that despite the fact that the igbo and Yoruba might trade words when it comes to reality they tend to live at peace with each other. Yet we cam count so many instances where hausa/people of northern extraction have caused major riots in their host communities

4. Religious violence - it is on record that despite the fact that we have moslems all over Nigeria, it is only in the north that christians for routinely executed for no other reason than for being Christian. Interestingly, never has a moslem been the victim of religious violence from Christians in the history of Nigeria.

5. Inter-ethnic group violence

With the notable exception of the ife vs modakeke crisis, no other region in Nigeria experiences such widespread inter ethnic group violence. And when it occurs it always bloody on an unbelievable scale. From Benue to Jos to South Kaduna, the propensity of the northerner to slaughter even their own is unprecedented.

So you see, at home northerners kill each other on a genocidal scale. They massacre foreigners at will and without compunction,and maintain the same attitude even when they move out to other regions.

There is np argument to be made here.

Jeanjohnny:
I tell my husband, “You know what darling, you married an actor”

If my wife says this i would simply point out to her, "darling you married".

Marriage changes everything.