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Righteousness89:If you put your eyes down and look around your congregation you would find that most of them were products of fornication. Is God angry with those children born out of wedlock? Is he going to throw those children into hell fire with the parents who produce them from fornication? |
Righteousness89:Unmarried should not have sex? There are lots of people who may end up not getting married even when they desperately want to. So this group of persons should not have sex? And wait till when they get to heaven? |
alBHAGDADI:Your problem is poor education. You do not know that the context in which a word is used is what actually determines its true meaning. Your understanding of the English language is very poor. |
Dtruthspeaker:Then we don't need God at all. Let everyone take responsibility for what they do. . We should not involve God in anything that we do. Because when we buy a Toyota car from a car dealer, the manufacturers don't get involved or try to monitor how will use the car everyday Now since this is the case,why are we worried about God.We is it difficult to take responsibility for our actions without involving God punishing us or not. If you buy a Toyota car and damge it in an accident through reckless driving, the car dealer or manufacturer will not stop you from buying a new one.In fact they are happy that you come again and again to buy from them So you see, your Toyota analogy does not fit The question has an answer but you cannot accept it because it is not within the scope of your current religious point of view |
nairalandankrah:Then you don't get it. Why should God take it upon himself to punish us when we can suffer the consequences of our actions from the choices we make. Please read the op again and get the point As humans when we create a defected product we destroy it because we already know what will happen |
TheSourcerer:Some of you are just heartless. If she did not call on God those it mean the rapist would have left her alone? |
Dtruthspeaker:No. You have not answered it before. Only a mad man will act the way you have decribed and when that happens you cannot blame Toyota. |
nairalandankrah:Created with the power of choice? Then why should we be punished for exercising this God given choice? |
Your daughter is very clever. Please protect her from church people before they start calling her possessed or she needs Deliverance. |
[quote author=kushe post=90153208][/quote]I understand you But you forget that to be listed in the Forbes billionaire list , your total net worth at the current time is what is calculated. So if you give all that you make from your business venture how then do you become a billionaire? Don't also forget that this is a faith based question and it seems you have missed it. By faith all Christians are billionaires because it is believe that actual wealth resides with God and not what you do. |
A Christian is not suppose to be a billionaire whether through the cutting of corners or hard work To become a billionaire or be regarded as one you need to hoard wealth. And it is difficult to hoard wealth when you have lots of poor people around you Also a billionaire seeks security from his wealth instead of God. It is due to the above reasons Jesus told the rich Man to sell all his property and give to the poor . But the rich man was unablet do so because he trusted more in his wealth which he can see than in a God he cannot see and wasn't ready to let go of what gives him security. And so according to the Bible, it is easier for a camel .................. |
IamMichael:Offline people would react to your religious arguments with civility for a number of reasons. Respect for your person due to friendship, they depend on you financially, they want to pretend to be well educated and so on. But Nairaland is a different arena. Nobody knows you personally and due to internet disinhibition, anything can thrown at you since people can hide under the anonymousity of the forum. This should not bother you because a religious person, just like a football, fan is usually passionate about defending his "favourite" religion. And would come up with whatever kind of argument or stories no matter how improbable it may seem to defend their religion. Religious people are not concerned with verifiable facts or the real truth of the matter but are more concerned with what they have been made to accept as truth.This is what they defend. If you think you know the truth, stick with it some persons might be helped by it without you knowing it. |
@Iammichael In your other thread you said you were once a religious person before you became an atheist If that is true, then why are you surprised that people you were once like are acting irrationally I rather you focused on your mission of trying to free their minds from religious indoctrination instead of what you're trying to do now. It doesn't help help you in anyway Instead it would make your task more difficult. People will continue to say and do things based on what they know and cannot change until they know better. This is the truth of the matter and I don't expect you not to know this. Do the Job you have assigned to yourself without complaining or getting distracted |
9jawear:You have described the Nigerian version of Christianity practiced by "pento--rascal" Christians. According to them,once you give your life to Christ,all your sins are forgiving including the ones you will commit later because the price has been paid already by Jesus on the cross. Hence they are at liberty to do all the things you've mentioned above without remorse. At a time ,due to pressures from family and some friends,I decided to play along by attending church but after some time I could not take it anymore. I am never comfortable in the midst of hypocrites. It's better to be yourself than to pretend who you're not. I don't judge or condemn anyone for what they choose to do with thier lives But I don't want to be decieved by who you pretend to be. Don't preach about the love of God to me when you have enemies everywhere |
petra1:And during Jesus time orthodox medicine was the same as it is now? Would also like to know an instance in the Bible where Jesus attempted to break protocol in order to force himself into an isolation center to heal lepers |
Anyone going to an isolation centre to pray for quarantined patient is not only ignorant but also behaving irresponsibly. There is a reason that place is called an isolation centre If you're not a medical personel or have been quarantined due to the virus, then you're expected to stay clear of that environment so that you don't pick up the virus in anyway and after leaving there spread it among innocent victims People should learn to apply common sense while trying to exercise faith. |
This post is not a substitute for medical help. If you ever start to experience symptoms such as those associated with the covid 19 virus or you feel overwhelmed by stress, please don't hesitate to reach out to those who have been mandated to help you at this time. Also, this has nothing to do with any religion The topic is centered on the psychological and physiological benefits of prayer or meditation during times of stress. The current pandemic has thrown up several stressful situations. And with the numbers of those getting infected increasing daily, those who have come to accept the reality of the virus ,are beginning to worry about the prospect of getting infected and being forced to the isolation where the only guarantee cure is one's immune system. Hence alot of persons have been consuming all sorts of herbal remedies promoted as immune boosters.Nothing wrong with this. But what is not being emphasised are things we should be doing mentally to stay calm so as to also boost our immunity. Constant worry or fear can result in chronic stress and chronic stress has a crippling effect one the activities of the mind which not only results in irrational behavior but also can compromise one's immune response to such an extent that no matter what herbal remedies we consume, in a short time, it's back to square one. We're not helped . And we continue to overdose on herbal boosters (garlic, ginger, black seeds oil etc). Overconsumption of these can have adverse effect on one's health. And also, once the immune system is compromised , one becomes highly vulnerable to viral illnesses and it would take a longer time to recover if infected. To avoid this from happening to us we need to find a way to manage anxiety or fear. One of the most reliable ways to deal with stress which is supported by current scientific studies,is prayer or meditation.These activities when engaged in, can help one to deal with negative situations that results in chronic stress. Science and prayer? Yes. There's the science of how prayer or meditation results in certain effects in our body When someone is fully engrossed in prayer or meditation,. Certain parts of the brain are triggered and relaxed at the same time.. This can be observed using magnetic image resonance machine (MRI) which shows detailed anatomical pictures. And as one continues to pray or meditate, the desire to take action or be put in "the fight or flight mode" , is greatly reduced due to the relaxation of the back part of the brain, the posterior cigulate cortex which is the part that pressures us into taking action. With the back part relaxed, the reflective area of our brain,. the medial prefrontal cortex, is then fully focused in thinking The association between deep reflective states and a relaxation of the pressure to take action helps alot in staying calm during periods of stress or anxiety. Whenever I am agitated and it becomes difficult for me to stay calm down, I immediately remember to meditate. And once I do so, my mind starts to calm down, and I am then able to focus and handle things from a more expansive perspective thereby dealing with the situation more rationally We also know that some religious persons after prayer, says God or the holy spirit spoke to them of what to do about a particular situation or problem. Science says the reason for this, is simply due to the mechanism which exist in certain parts of the brain. Whether this explains it all, is left for the individual to decide.. Well, for me , I think there is still much more to know. Another important reason why it is good to pray or meditate during this period, is the effect it has on our immune response Constants worry results in the over production of certain hormones in the body which weakens ones immunity. When adrenaline floods the body, the immune system is compromised which then makes one vulnerable to viral infection and illnesses. Also too much stress increases one's cortisol level, the stress hormone.. This hormone decreases the body's white blood cell that helps to fight off infection. Our body's response to stress is automatic or programmed from childhood.So trying to use will power to cope with stress will only result in the build up of tension in the body which worsen the situation Moreover,anti--depressants only act as band-aid Prayer or meditation is the better way When we pray or meditate, our brain releases certain feel good hormones into the body. Oxytocin, also know as the love hormone, can results in good feelings despite stressful situations happening around us There was a time I visited one of my cousins who is a pastor. When I got to his house and was let into the parlour by his wife, I had to wait to see him because he was in his bedroom praying. And when he came out later to meet me, the first thing he said was "prayer is like making love. I feel so good'! I know alot of religious persons experiences what is call the presence of the holy spirit which results extremely good feelings. But science says it is due to the release of feel good hormones in the brain. Whatever the explanation, the fact remains that prayer or meditation results in good feelings. And when we're are feeling good we can cope with stress. Finally, prayer or meditation, results in beneficial physiological changes, such as a reduced blood pressure, slow breathing, slow brain activity. Since prayer or meditation takes our attention from the fight or flight mode, we can stay calm at all times. Moreover, when an individual prays, during periods of stress, attention is shifted to something outside, God or gods, This causes the mind to experience a pyschological release from whatever anxiety which plagues it, thus giving us the freedom to act with calmness or no fear So we can know see, that regular practice of prayer or meditations certainly help. Even though the research on all these is at it's infancy,there is still much to suggest that prayer or meditation has salutary effect on the mind and body. A strong immune system is the only thing we can rely on right now since there is no vaccine or cure . If ones immunity is compromised, it becomes very easy to be infected by viruses and once infected it may take a longer time to recover. So do please find time to meditate or pray. It has nothing to do with any religion. Anyone can pray or meditate. Before the advent of any religion, our forebears instinctively used prayer, as an imaginative means to cope with stress which came from the very harsh environment they found themselves. What started as a primitive practice can still help the modern man to deal with stress Stay safe Observe all the necessary protocols, washing of hands, social distancing and wearing of face mask . We shall overcome and things we become normal again. |
1desiderata1:Hello 1desiderata1, Here is my response in the order you have asked them. Do people use this techniques to do illegal activity. Yes. But you should learn how to accept responsibility for your actions. If you're engaged in a fruadulent activity and you put someone in your inner vision in order to make them part with their money and it happens, then you should be ready to accept responsibility for you actions. You don't blame anyone if the person you're trying to defraud snapped out of it and involve the police to get you arrested . You're on your own whatever you choose to do with any knowledge acquired. The op has no business in it . You're simply exercising your free will and you should not be afraid to do so Every action you take is an opportunity to learn. But you can also learn from other people's experience. I have never at anytime try to defraud anyone with techniques like the one on this page. This does not make me a good person neither does it mean that does who do are evil people. It's their choice. As for you second question,,I already answered that it can be used but I have not tried to But do I know anyone? Well, the only situation I remember was a case where an acquaintance was accused of hypnotising a girl into a relationshipvwith him.The father of the young lady actually approached me to convinced my friend to leave her daughter alone..That he was told by some persons whom he met for help that the daughter has been hypnotised and there was nothing that can be done accept to find a way to appeal to the young man to leave the daughter alone..This happened more than ten years ago and they're still together.. Nothing has changed.. I am sure the parents of the girl must have let go to allow things be . Is it illegal? How do I know or judge? Does the higher self knows what you do? Yes.The higher self is YOU Your real self different from what you currently think you're..The self you think you're is a product of the environment you were brought up in.Its an illusion it's not real.You'er identifying as a Nigerian because you were born and brought up here.So you speak and act like a Nigerian.But if at birth, you were immediately taken to live in France and grow up there ,you will certainly speak French and act like a French citizen.The same thing will happen wherever else you're taken to at birth .So you can now understand that what you think you're is not the real you but a product of the environment you were brought up in and if there are any behavior you have acquired which you see as impediment to your growth or success in live,you can change it .The only way you can successfully do that is by connecting with your higher self, which is the true you, to make changes.This to me is the real essence of this whole thread .And as the op has pointed out,there are other methods but those come with a price. Then your final question,there are no price to be paid except the time and effort you but into the practice to make it work for you you're actually trying to establish a connection with the real you,your pwer base, to enliven or empower whatever you seek to achieve in live.This is what the Christian Bible refers to as the kingdom of God within you and when connect with it you become truly born again.. You're one with it.I am one with it.Everone is one with.We are all one with it. which is to say that we are all one with God that is inside of everyone and this God is You.Its difficult to accept but it's the truth. Please take my reply as someone who has spoken from his own personal experiences and things I learnt I am not not an authority.I an still learning. Cc Afromentalist |
Afromentalist:Hello Afromentalist, Glad to read from you once again I am sure everything is ok . There are some questions that will come from me later concerning your response to the questions you were asked. |
onlyforchrist:Yes . It's good to share experiences so as to inspire and motivate others. I will be doing that from time to time. Cheers |
1desiderata1:Just saw the above now.I will give my reply later |
Goddys:@Goddy please permit me to respond to the above even though it wasn't directed to me We have been taught to believe that to actualize any project we must at the beginning have the necessary resources before we can proceed. This how most people think.The unfortunate thing with this sort of thinking is that you unknowingly place a barrier between you and the goal you're trying to reach. The higher self which we are trying to connect with by the series of exercises presented on this thread has a different model of operation.It sees the beginning from the end. Meaning that it already knows how a project will end even before you start it.. It is not hampered by anything.It does not see impossibilities.When you succeed in connecting with it and are able to tell it what you want to achieve ,it will provide the means by which you can achieve your goal.Tell it what exactly you want without specifying how you're going to achieve it and try to follow what it leads you to The higher self is divine intelligence it knows more than our little self. it knows exactly what needs to be done to get you what you want.It will direct and connect you with how to obtain the object of your desire.I have used similar techniques in the past to get what I want and the results sometimes have been outstanding.Even now as I started to using what the op has shared I have already gotten a result which has surprised me. An issue which I did not consider a serious problem, although I have been trying to deal with it just disappeared overnight.I will talk more about this at the appropriate time Now, how does the higher self get you what you want even when you don't have the means to do so? if you want to get married and you don't have the money, don't allow this to stop you.Just create what you want using the technique shared and allow your higher self to direct you on how to achieve this...Tell it using the technique shared that you want to get married.I know of a friend who wanted to get married but had no job and no money For most people,especially those who take pride in thinking rationally,it would be stupid to consider marriage in such circumstances but this friend of mine was not deterred.He and the girlfriend chose a date for the wedding and strongly believe that it would come to pass and indeed it came to pass. They are married now with two houses and two cars.This is one example of what the higher self can do ..When I was in the university, there was a time I needed to pay my fees but there was no money. Having tried everything to get money, I decided to use some of the techniques which I was exposed to at that time And it worked.The money came from an unexpected source.What was dramatic about it was that it was exactly the money I needed.13000 naira.I have never forgotten that incident.Infact it is one of the things I still hold on to as evidence that this things work. Was it coincidence!? not sure because I continue to have such similar "coincidence" each time I decided to try some of this techniques. They work my experiences continue to confirm this for me. From experience, I have learnt that you don't allow your analytical mind get in the way so that you start to consider how external circumstances can hinder you from achieving your goal.I am not saying you should abandon rational thinking but you should find a way to work around it so that you can follow the nudges of your higher self.I have not mastered this but I hope to do so with consident practice Once you can connect with your higher self you are become empowered to easily achieve your goals.If you don't have the means to achieve to get what you want, don't bother it will find ways to connect you with the object of your desire. So if you're guided to sell pure water to achieve your goal then do it.Who knows if someone wouldl not approach you immediately you start, to supply large quantities of water to workers in a massive construction site and in a short time you have gotten what you wantl.Dont forget ,your higher self can see the beginning from the end.A very wealthy individual once told me that poor people think that to get rich you need money but this is not true.That what you need first is the right idea and the money to actualize it will certainly come. There's coeonavirus ravaging the world right get the cure and you become a billionaire. It's the same with any other thing you can come up with. Ideas or inventions gives you money and not the other way round cc .Afromentalist |
ikorodureporta:Nor be only u my broda. That team was meant to qualify for the final and even win it. Those set of players were just to good. The most entertaining team in that competition and later ranked the third best footballing team in the world |
Afromentalist:Ok . Thanks |
Afromentalist:I am already used to a visual template for focus before now. This is the making of a mental mark or circle after a word is pronouced to a total count of twenty five units in a five by five template. Can I use this as a substitute for the beads since due to the current situation I was unable to get what I wanted? |
stupidity:How does it mess up the mind? Or why do you say it will mess up the mind?. It's what you have failed to answer |
stupidity:You have not shown that you know what you're saying. You're warning that trying something new is dangerous and can mess up someone's mind without providing any valid reason Those who know what they are saying don't talk this way. Let me know the reason behind your warning.I am willing to learn .If you're unable to do this then It would mean that you're just expressing your own subjective fears. |
@ stupidity You're warning people when you're not even sure of what you know. Some of the persons who are practicing what the op gave out already have the means or ability to determine what is real from what is fake.And also don't forget that this is the internet.A lot of people are reading .If there is anything dangerous, those who know will talk and with reason.. It's clear you're confused and don't know enough to talk since you have not provided any reasons for your warning s My friend this is not church where gullible people are threatened with hell fire |
Nigeria is being controlled by cultists and will continue to, unless something akin to a miracle happens to change things. These people are everywhere and the only thing they're interested in, is how they can manipulate the system to benefit themselves and their loyalist .They don't care for the masses. The way things are playing out in this country can be likened to a game of football whose result is already rigged. Only bettors(cult members) with insider info can cash out while the ignorant ones(the masses) unaware that illusion has been thrown at them will continue to bet and lose their money, untill they become impoverished Honestly, things are not normal.Nigeria is a country where working hard or smart to succeed hardly works It's war Only the strong and those who know how to "fight"can succeed. Crying ,God help me! God help me! Will not help anyone. In this same Nigeria, we had a finance minister who had succeded in helping other countries to turn around their economies and stabilised things for them .But she could not succeed here.Why? because these set of evil people frustrated her.Now, she is part of South Africa economy coucil. Sorry,God cannot help us.We need to find ways to help ourselves.The religious leaders have also joined them. Someone told me it's our karma.Maybe he is correct.I can't tell |
The first group, I was an aspirant . On leaving I disposed their materials which included the master's photograph in a refuse dump.That was more than 20years ago. The second was 2years ago. Did not waste much time with that.A friend told me about them.I went to check things for myself.I was given some intro materials to read and understand more.Before leaving that day I was encouraged to apply for initiation. At home, I went through the materials and I was impressed.Then 2 weeks later I attended their satsang where I was welcomed and a lady gave me the master's photo. When I got home that day,after some contemplation I placed the photo under my pillow and had brief nap during which time I experienced the egregore.Did not like what I saw.I knew it was a warning from my higherself .It's not the first time I have had such warnings . So I called the secretary the next day and told her that I am no longer interested in the initiation. She told me not to bother about it if that's what I want.I also did the same thing like the first by dumping the materials and the photo in the refuse dump. Anything wrong with those actions? |
Righteousness89:Nearly everyone knows what is being done but people like you don't want to know because you want to spread fear and panic. There are preventive measures in place already (e.g washing hands,social distancing etc)people are being quarantined, vaccines are being developed and drugs are also being tested. Why are you blind to all of these? Coronavirus will be defeated inspite of what you believe |
Righteousness89:You're the confused one who does not know or understand what the world is doing to contain the virus |
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or a lower animal?programmed like a zombie?