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I would have said yes. Bt I remembered a religious sect that would hijack the opportunity to groom some people in the art of violence. Let Churches do their home work very well. When a church preaches and teaches the right thing families will be transformed and this kids will carry God to their schools and transform their classmates and our society will change. If churches do their home work very well, more NGOs will sprout up helping students and evangelising in the process. That's how missionaries reached us in the first place.

What do you think about a religion that demands you hurriedly bury someone the same day he/she dies. Hmmmm! I've SEEN somebody who woke up 3 days after being proclaimed dead

Why are so many Nairalanders offended with tithing? Those paying there tithes are building schools to help improve the standard of education, and buying jets to aid evangelical exploits while some jobless people spend all their time on Nairaland criticizing them. Those paying are not complaining and nobody forced you to pay.

The next thing people will say now is that the schools are expensive. Go build your own, make it cheap and maintain the standards maintained by these 'expensive' Christian universities. Many of you prefer to hear that pastors are paupers but musicians are money bags. That's why pastors brought up by such congregational mindset keep looking for help from corrupt politicians and musicians and prophesying lies in the process in other to survive. I am not in Winners, but I don't advocate poverty-it is not a virtue. Jesus was not poor-stop decieving yrself

Yes the world would be better without religion. Religion has caused more wars and head aches in the world than any other philosophy. In fact, Jesus came to abolish religion.

The problem is that many people describe Christianity as a Religion. Christianity is God's search for man, while religion is the opposite – man's search for God. “The difference between Christianity and every other faith in the world is that all other religions are about man trying to reach up to God.  Christianity is about God reaching down to man.” 

This is a very important distinction, and it is core to what I believe, so I would like to try to clarify what I mean.  Here is the way I am defining religion: 

Religion is a system of beliefs or a code of moral conduct that judges (qualifies or disqualifies) a person based on their adherence and obedience to certain codes, rules, laws, traditions, or the performance of required acts. 

Religion (almost universally) is enforced by those in power in an attempt to maintain, increase, or abuse their power over others.  Religion is the creation of man and is not the intention or design of God.

Religion says slave, Jesus says son,
Religion puts you in shackles but Jesus sets you free. Religion makes you blind, but Jesus lets you see.
Religion say DO! DO!! DON'T!! DON'T!!(Dos & Donts)
Christianity Says DONE! DONE!! Jesus did it all for you. All you need do is believe. You can't please God by your self righteousness(a set of dos n donts)

So if you ask me whether the world would be better without a believe in God I would say NO. But better without religion I will say Yes! Why? Because without a believe in higher powers, conscience is destroyed and life generally becomes meaningless.

Even Bertrand Russell a well known atheist seemed to understand this well as he fatalistically observed, “Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless.

Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning.  Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.”

You may think its a limitation till you meet Nick Vijucick, aki and Paw Paw etc who were disadvataged at birth but are presently in positions many fully whole and gifted people can't attain. When we get to heaven people like this will judge you

I didn't know there are right thinking Christians on Nairaland until now. 80% of these advice are quality counselling even though I'm afraid she will become more confused by the discordant voices. For me I say, give it time. But I don't support that guys approach

@op if you really want to learn then the exposition above is enough for you except you are just looking for attention thru blind argument. To add to that
Can you prove that radio waves are surrounding you always? The only way to prove it is to get a radio and the antenna picks it yet you don't see it with your natural eyes. The way to prove satan exists is to see the people he is using.

2. You see the effect of wind but you can't point to "wind" itself, that's how you see the works of the devil everyday. You don't need further proof

3. The human eye is very limited. When you stand on a railway track it appears as if it is joined at the end. But its not only your eyes decieving you. There are microorganisms everywhere but without a microscope you can't see them. Your natural unaided eyes are too limited. Satan is a spirit, for you to prove his existence, you need to be spiritual to discern him.

I used natural occurences that you can relate with and not the Bible. I advice to come to Christ whole heartedly first then you will know the rest

I could have answered all your questions if you took them one after the other. My advice to you is to give your life to Christ so you can understand it if not no amount of explaination can clarify you because the devil will have your mind blinded from the truth.

I am not asking wether you claim to be a christian, many people do as a religious profession. When you are born again pray the Ps 119:18-19 prayer before you study the word.

God bless you

Passages quoted above are correct. To tie them together:
1. Satan was cast down to the earth as already quoted above. On earth, he is referred to as the god/prince of this world(2Cor 4:4; Jn 14:30) a position Adam use to occupy until he sinned. For those of us born again, satan has no power over us because Jesus defeated him.

2. On earth he is a vagabond: he said it himself in Job 1:7; 2:2 when God asked him where he was coming from. He said he has been going to and fro, up and down. Peter confirms that satan walks about(wakaabout)1 Peter 5:7. Finally,

3. He still has access to Heaven and Hell In hell where he is completely in charge, In Heaven where he goes to accuse the brethren(Rev 12:10). Fortunately we have Jesus who is our advocate (1John 2:1)that speaks on our behalf before God(Heb 11:25). because God is a God of Justice, satan appeals to this attribute of God but Jesus appeals to His mercy attribute since he has has satisfied the claim of justice when he died on the cross and took the punishment we should have taken anytime satan accusses us and we are guilty. That's why the blood cleanses us.

@OP, I agree most believers on NLand don't follow arguments logically. There are reasons for this
1. All Christians are not Teachers: there are 5 fold ministries in the church as identified in the Bible. They include Pastor, Evangelist, Teacher, Apostle and Prophet(Eph 4:11). They all have there different areas of specialization. That's why organizations have spokesman. Unfotunately, nairaland is not an organization but a free for all forum. Take the medical profession for instance, there are questions/medical issues a paediatric cannot handle even though he is a medical doctor. That's why a General Hospital is often recommended where you meet all specialties. The Church (not Nairaland)is a spiritual general Hospital where you get treatment for all your spiritual issues

2. Most believers don't study their Bibles: Paul adviced his protégé Timothy to 'Study in other to show himself approved, a workman that should not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth'2 Tim 2:15. Due to lack of study, most believers are ashamed of some questions they have no answers to and resort to insults. You can never hear me insult anyone, no not even on Nairaland. Believers should not do that, Jesus even says that if you call your brother a fool you are in the danger of hell fire(Matt 5:23). To insult is Islam not Christian

3.The Bible is for learning not argument: James advices that you receive the Word of God with meekness(James 1:21). If you are not humble enough to learn, you will always take the position of argument and never understand.You wonder why Jesus called Peter and other Apostles "babes"(Matt 11:25)? because unlike the scribes and pharisees, they were willing to learn The Bible also says that the word of God is Spirit abd you need to be spiritually solvent to understand all of it. 1 Cor 2:9-11).

4. The Bible is hid from unbelievers: the bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 "If the Gospel is hid(not understood) it is hidden from them that are perishing in whom the god of this world(satan)has blinded their eyes so they cannot see the light of the glory of the gospel..."

I have more reasons to give but my advice to you is this
1. Don't come to Nairaland looking for answers about christianity
2. Give your life to Christ and receive His Word with meeknes of heart
3. before you study the word pray that God should open your eyes of understanding (Ps 119:18-19;Eph 1:17)

I'm a teacher of God's word and would soon open a thread to answer most questions that Nairalands ask

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This is exactly what our Heavenly Father did for us. He pardoned us of our sins and empowered us to live a holy life. Nairalanders plz help me thank God, guilty as charged,I was destined for death and hell but God rescued me and regarded as ex-convict like me as if I never sinned(Justification). Thank you Jesus and kudos Oshiomole for learning from God

Funny

Leboska: i kip wondering if Jesus is to live as human being again, will he do most of the things we do?

Things like what?

top five:
Pst. David Ogueli
Bro Gbile Akanni
Pst Poju Oyemade
Pst Sunday Adelaja
Bishop T. D. Jakes
Then others like
E A adeboye
Oyedepo

I don't believe a true christian should insult someone. Not even in Nairaland. Jesus said if u call your brother a fool u are in danger of Hell fire Matt 5. Please let's be civil in our approach; we are not Muslims

@OP, I think you just spoke the mind of millions of elitist progressive Igbos. Professor Achebe, who I respect very well has lived abroad for a long time and is noy in touch with the realities of the present Nigeria. Many of my cousins born and bred up in Lagos do not even know the East-West dichotomy. They are Igbos but can't even speak it. Achebe is living with wounds sustained during the war and only igbos with a myopic view would support such ethnic superiority in a 21st Century world

But please don't insult him. He may have lost a lot of kinsmen during the war and still unable to outlive the gruesome experience.

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They give no explanations of certain uncalled for actions and certain decisions they take.lol

Some belief most of what is done on wrestling is not real. Others believe it is pre-staged and the rest. They make us believe they are professionally trained and that we should never try what they do. But is it true. Anything we don't know? Anything mystical?

I will never forget her statement when she lost the World Bank presidency bid
"Even though I didn't win, I am glad that the international community can acknowledge that an African qualified for a position of such repute on merit"

This takes me back to the words of Jesus Christ,
"Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:4
The same Okonjo that some Nigerians would rather hang for her supposed role in the fuel subsidy saga is gathering international accolades and recognitions while the critics are decreasing by the day.
This also collaborates the Words of the Master in Matt 5:11,
"Blessed are you when men shall hate you and revile you,accuse u falsely and say all manner of evil against you..."
Wise people use the stones cast by their enemies at them to build a castle.

Please forward to the NCC official mail. It used to be said that when two elephants fight the grasses suffer, the battle of supremacy between the networks to enlist more people into their fold is sickening to Nigerians- unsolicited sms, crazy bogus offers, etc.

They lost a major principle taught by Jesus Christ called SERVICE. According to The Master,
"he that will be greatest among you, let him serve"
This advice came thousands of years before the "customer service" mantra dominated the corporate world. Our telecom companies should Learn from Japan who consistently produced durable products that over the years made them global leaders of manufactured goods.

Any network that will consistently render superior services to their subscribers will eventually take the market. No spam sms or outrageous offers can do that magic.

Richfella: Very moronic post. Must everything be judged in terms of religion? Does New York or London have more churches than Bars & Night Clubs? Is Nigeria IN ANY WAY better than these places?

What makes a night club 'bad' in your ret@rded opinion?

I am not one of those that come to Nairaland to insult people. I believe that is a clear sign of immaturity. But the places u mentioned in UK and US are products of the influence of Christianity in those areas. Great Britain achieved their glory when they evangelised the world with the Gospel. I rest my case

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When Nite Clubs increase the world commends
When Churches proliferate the world condemns

That a man lavished on vanity is celebrated
But paying his tithe is often castigated

Ever wondered what Nigeria would be
If the number of clubs exceeds the number of churches

I would rather start with thanks giving that I made it. Why wouldn't I? When I see how most Nairalanders that claim to be atheists reason, I have a cause to thank God for killing all my doubts in the first place and allowing me to enjoy Him beyond the storms of passion/unbelief.

I believe the answers to most of my questions will be clearly known to me without asking. Yes- the Bible says that it is in this life that we see in parts, but when the perfect comes the imperfect would go away.(1Corinthians 13:9-10)

Have you ever wondered why the Richman recognized Abraham without a formal introduction even though Abraham lived and died many years before he was born?(Luke 16:24)

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It calls for further research cos the West Africa I have known does not appear to have a footprint of a past glory of such dimension

See what acid or bullet from a jealous lover or armed robber can do to the body. We are scared of such things and especially of terrorists. Meanwhile Jesus advised
"To you my friends I say 'Do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. I will tell u whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has the power to throw into hell. Yes, I tell you, he is the one to fear.'" Luke 12:4-5

Be wise friend, FEAR GOD

[quote author=Akin-David]Well said but not a fact...Solar charger has been a project in some of our tertiary institutions but lack of Government support "cos is a black initiative didn't allow it to come through...but since this is from Nokia you will soon see it with our governors...Mtchewww![/quote]Its not late- if its China, they will copy Nokia and do for other phones just by studying the technology used by Nokia. But here in Nigeria, we like to apportion blames