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The first 20yrs of my life, I seriously had this dream of being a priest. I was overfed with an overdose of religion which has always been a very serious business in my family. You dare not be late for morning mass or else you get the whipping of your life, yes my father was that strict, no nonsense when it came to going to church or anything spiritual. That’s where I’m coming from, we were a family that prayed together and were very staunch Catholics for that matter.

When I turned 16 I became an altar boy, at that time that was the coolest thing to be, considering years of going to bible classes and regular confessions. Eight months into the spiritual things as an altar boy, I made a big goof; I drank the priests wine and ate a bunch of Holy Communion enough to fill me up. I figured I could be more spiritual by that action, but I got expelled as an altar boy, needless to say how scandalized and angry my father was then, OMG.
By the time I turned 20, I’ve had enough religion to last me two life times. By 1974, I left to further my studies in the USA, I was overjoyed because for the first time, I was going to be on my own. I was really carried away with my new found independence. Being an adventurous young man I started dabbling into not only the occult but with metaphysics, Buddhism, astrology, magic and all that Jazz. However, I still believe I was fundamentally a Catholic by birth, but the catholic fate has suddenly become boring and old fashion for me.

When I read that controversial book, “In God’s Name”, all the negativity I started to feel about the Catholic Church became magnified in my mind. What about the sex scandals about priests and little boys. Hummmmmmm! I am aware that the Catholic Church is not a perfect body, and doesn't claim to be one. Of course it is plagued with the same corruption, scandals and sin as any other organization. Last night as I was watching CNN, the Pope’s visit to Brasil was being beamed to the world and all of a sudden, there it was, "who am I to judge as long as they walk in the light of Christ" Pope Francis on Gays. As reflexes would have it, I jumped out of my seat and hugged my TV, funny ha ha. Not because homosexuality has been part of my advocacy through the years but because I feel that every adult has a right to make their bed and lie on it as they choose, and who the hell are we to judge. I have always said that it is really not our place to judge those who do not fit our view of normal.So once again the church is attempting to evolve in order to keep up with the rest of civilization. That is how a religion survives. Its belief has to be flexible enough to stay somewhat relevant to current or the public will abandon it.

Ever since the Popes election, my man has taken actions that seem to be very ‘unpopelike’. He even used public transport as a cardinal, he lives in a smaller quarter, he asked for blessing before blessing the crowd which gathered in St Peters square on the day of his election. But my people, what is stranger than Pope France’s action have been evangelicals’ reactions all over the world. Never before has a Pope become so widely accepted by Protestants and evangelicals. It's a proud day for Catholics and all mankind. Finally a Pope who doesn't see himself as equal to God, unlike our men of god down here. It is really amazing. Every Pope in the Catholic Church’s past has had a mastery over catholic rhetoric, because theoretically they always say the right things. But Pope Francis has decided to lead with his actions. Before delivering his message at the Holy Thursday Mass, Pope Francis spent time on his Knees washing the feet of young women incarcerated at a nearby prison. This is the first time a Pope has ever washed the feet of women, not to mention that one of the women was a Muslim, which is another break in papal tradition. In the holy book, the bible calls us to be the light to the world if Christ is to be present to the world. This is why Pope Francis’ way should be imitated for imitating him we make Christ visible and that is what influences others to walk in the way of Christ. So much to be said for our so called "men of god" in this neck of the woods who strut around as if they are God’s gift to mankind, most of them bunch of con men and fraud stars who are continually ripping off unsuspecting Nigerians, living in fancy houses,building universities their congregation can't even afford for their children and buying private jets because their God is not a poor God, as Nija's hand over their pay checks in return for a miracle because they have bought into the Hocus-pocus that is Pentecostalism. Just look at our churches today, tell me those priest, pastors or our so called men of god, who makes Christ visible. Jesus needs us to make him Visible and present in this troubled world. Blessed mother Teresa is a perfect example of showing us the love and mercy of Christ in the millions she cared for. The gospel calls us to imitate Christ and it is in the way we live that the gospel of Jesus gets proclaimed, that is how we speak Christ to a world that does not know him.

I am very scared for this Pope, he is a little too Christ like for his own good. There are still some die hard winches, vampires in the Vatican. I fear assassination, probably by the very people who call themselves "devout". If any Pope can show us what Jesus was saying, I think this one is the one. At least I hope so. I am impressed with this Pope not for his Catholicism but for his Christianity. As I lay in the comfort of my room watching the Pope’s visit to Brazil, it was clear to me that Pope Francis will go down in history as the greatest Pope ever, I just pray that he lives out his Pope ship for many years to come as to spread his light and make our lord Jesus more visible in the world. More than 3 million people where at Copacabana beach for the re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross and farewell mass. This world Youths Day smashed previous attendance records and goes down in the record books as one of the best attended papal events ever.In short, this Pope is a rock star. Here is a Pope who speaks the language of the people; In fact in Rio he kicked his penchant for simplicity, humility and accessibility into high gear. The security operatives were all overwhelmed by zealous pilgrims, he insisted on leaving the windows of his car down so he could extend his arm to those seeking his blessings. Countless babies kissed, photo ups with adoring faithfuls only added to the pontiff reputation for being a man of the people, and all of this took place in the roughest side of town, a crime ridden zone in Rio.

Pope Francis is now standing up to the Mafia.First the Vatican honoured Rev Giuseppe Puglisi, killed 20yrs ago by mobsters for preaching against the Mafia, as a martyr. Pope Francis himself demanded that Mafia members abandon their "evil ways" especially those who exploit their fellow humans via human trafficking, drug dealing and prostitution. "They cannot make our brothers slaves; let us pray that these Mafiosi convert to God". Hummmmm na wa, if the Mafia decides to take Pope Francis out in retaliation for his words against them, I pray that there's a Pope Francis army out there ready to throw down.If the Pope manages to mobilize all of Italian society against the Mafia, his days maybe numbered, but he will be unable to do so, and as a result I pray that the Mafia won’t remember him. They say the only thing needed for Evil to exist is for good men to do nothing. I am glad that he is doing something. He looks and sounds to me like he has a beautiful spiritual light burning inside of him and is preaching goodwill for all and trying to turn around the corrupt so they too can walk in the sunlight of the spirit. I really admire him for standing up to the Mafias. I recognize the Popes effort in trying to bring a better image and name to Christianity.Anyway you flip it, the Holy Father is full of surprises, born of true and faithful humility, at another occasion,he declared that all people, not just Catholics,are redeemed through Jesus, even atheists."Those people must still do good. In fact, it is in doing good that they are led to the one who is the source of all that is good" In essence he simply restated the hope of the church that all come to know God, through his son Jesus Christ. Pope Francis is saying more than ever before, that Christ offered himself as a sacrifice for everyone. That has always been a Christian belief, but rarely do you hear it said by Catholics so forcefully, and with such evident joy. And in this era of religious controversies, it is a timely reminder that God cannot be confined to our narrow categories. Thumbs up for my man Pope Francis, nothing do you.

Source - www.lindaikeji..com/2013/08/a-bullet-for-pope-written-by-charly-boy.html?m=1

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That is how a religion survives. Its belief has to be flexible enough to stay somewhat relevant to current or the public will abandon it.

Fuckery!
There's Pope Francis' notion and there's God's word. While the former could be subject to fluctuations and tends to be aligned with prevailing social standards, the latter is fixed and does not undergo any periodic modification for the purpose of acceptance. Biblically speaking, murder, theft, adultery etc have been deemed wrong since time immemorial and nothing has changed today, thousands of years after.
Be caught yahooing when the trumpet sounds and na you and the proverbial rich man go dey beg for a drop of water in the pit of hell.

Acidosis: hahahahahhahahahaha...


Coming from Charly Boy...and he expect me to take him serious??

Something is definitely wrong, when people like "Charly Boy, Terry G" begins to love the message of Christ.

When your church is filled and occupied with 'sinners', Hollywood, Nollywood actors & actresses, RnB singers, then know you're not running a church but a conference.

A sinner can never love the message of Christ. A sinner is an "antichrist" meaning enemy of Christ.

The moment harlots, cannabis smokers and drunkards begins to love Papa Oyedepo's messages, then we need to open our eyes..

Our approval comes from God and not from unrepentant sinners who are only ready to spread our "works" and not "the gospel of our Lord Jesus christ".

Charly Boy, are you born again?
What year did you give your life to christ?
Whats your personal conviction? or you expect me to take your message serious when you were only forced to attend catholic church from birth?

Charisma is what you're trying to display but I'm sorry, "its not of works".

Wash 1million feet in Africa and wash 10 million in Europe, you're only offering an humanitarian sacrifice. People like CharlyBoy we say "thank you", and thats all!

+10

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Stop deceiving yourselves. You are both going to Hell.


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...So once again the church is attempting to evolve in order to keep up with the rest of civilization. That is how a religion survives. Its belief has to be flexible enough to stay somewhat relevant to current or the public will abandon it.

Dafuq is this?
Oga Charly, what survival are you talking about? Does the Catholic church appear to you like she's dying?
When did the Cath faith start begging for relevance? And which public is abandoning it? Abeg-abeg speak for urself! Cos I don't see myself leaving the Cath.faith till I casket.

Glory to Jesus o jare.

@Acidosis, smh for you and your comment! Your other name should really be Mr God....I mean see how easily and expressly you have condemmed Charly Boy and Terry G. Stop condemming people because you are not God who knows everything. Condem sins but not people.

And If someone doesnt state the year he got born again then he will never be saved? Smh for you and other born again fanatics. How easily you leave the most important things and focus on things that are not so important.

And all sinners are antichrists, huh? I guess your pastor might have said that to you some time. For your mind, you know longer sin? Like sin..in all its ramifications? You must really be a God.

I wonder what part of the Gospel you feel you have spread through your comment.

See, it is just the Grace of God that makes you whatever you think you are. Just the grace of God.

So never appear to be bragging about your righteousness or salvation. And never make an alusion that suggests you have already condemed certain people to Hell.

Ol'papa youngy jumping out from his seat and hugging his TV because of reflexes.
Maybe this should be the new Gay-Lussac's law.

CharlyMAN, One of the elements of effective communication is conciseness, brevity they say is the soul of wit. You roped in so many unnecessary bunkum that eventually and inevitably rendered your message dim..... And that's even ignoring the fact that the entire missive is laden with numerous nonsensical points. Idiöta!

Chai make una see confusion in christendom.

Thanks @Missy_B

omicron: @Acidosis, smh for you and your comment! Your other name should really be Mr God....I mean see how easily and expressly you have condemmed Charly Boy and Terry G. Stop condemming people because you are not God who knows everything. Condem sins but not people.

Thats what you guys say - ("condemn sin and not sinners" whenever you are scared of telling and spreading the gospel truth. Do you know none of the Apostles died a natural death? They were all crucified! Some were stoned to death, some were tied with horses, some nailed on the cross, etc... They weren't scared to confront anyone. They are complete opposite of what we see today.. Today MoG goes about smooching the belly of thieves, ritualists, drug addicts etc.. If Apostle Peter was alive today, he would have destroyed all the gay churches, confronted Obama and his gay policy, and Mr Pope who is scared of speaking the gospel truth as written in the word of God.
Why pretend when we know our sins and those who commit them? Do you know the offence attached when you ignore a sinner commiting sin?
Maybe you don't know what the bible says about sinners (you or me or anyone sinning)
"Tell a sinner that it shall not be well with him"

And If someone doesnt state the year he got born again then he will never be saved? Smh for you and other born again fanatics. How easily you leave the most important things and focus on things that are not so important.

Is it possible to be a graduate and not know the year you graduated from school?
You've just proven to me the level at which you practise "Religion". Little wonder Mr Charly kept saying 'priest boy" Priest boy who doesn't know Jesus.

And all sinners are antichrists, huh? I guess your pastor might have said that to you some time. For your mind, you know longer sin? Like sin..in all its ramifications? You must really be a God.

Antichrist in quote (" " a different context from the regular definition.
Anti means Against, Antagonist
So how do you define "Anti-Christ"

I wonder what part of the Gospel you feel you have spread through your comment.

See, it is just the Grace of God that makes you whatever you think you are. Just the grace of God.

So never appear to be bragging about your righteousness or salvation. And never make an alusion that suggests you have already condemed certain people to Hell.

Sir, this is not necessary. I'm not here to brag about self holiness and righteouness but to make my points clear.
If I need to hear the gospel, I know where to go, not from Mr ChallyBoy...


Is that too bad to declare??