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Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by JayFK(m): 7:53am On Jan 26, 2011 |
trekkie: I think you are misunderstanding the whole concept of atheism, it is not christians, muslims, hindu whatever that anyone has a problem with. It is the whole concept of god altogether and the resulting religions . Iyineda: I think the thread should be renamed to include agnostics, but wow telling your mother? I wouldn't dream of doing that or letting my family be aware of my atheism, I would be rebuked, prayed for and so on. I really do envy you |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by 2good(m): 5:15pm On Jan 26, 2011 |
@ JayFK, If you grew up in the midst of your family in Nigeria, then you cant hide you non belief from them because they expect you to go to church regularly or atleast on sundays, pray and fast with the church and family, do morning devotions with the family, attend the church on the last day of the year etc. Infact I had problem with one of my bank managers because i just refused to cooperate and pray with them every morning before start of business as I dont believe in the efficacy of prayer so why do i as an adult deceive myself? You just cant hide your unbelief if you reside in Nigeria except you want to pretend and that I think is even worse because you are more or less a hypocrite. I stopped going to church in 1996 when I was in secondary school, without the mentor of anyone but just pure objective reasoning. My family all know my stand, they have fought with me to try and reconvert me earlier, but have now left me alone to live my life the way that suits me. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by thehomer: 9:22pm On Jan 26, 2011 |
Uyi Iredia: I never said they had to build universities to be the only way to serve the nation. Uyi Iredia: I guess after going through the document, it only says the funds will be used for the for the benefit of the university which is quite vague. I guess it may be considered a non profit but I'm still skeptical of this since I don't even see churches as being non profit. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by semid4lyfe(m): 1:59pm On Jan 27, 2011 |
Very interesting and revealing thread. . . . Moving on |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by UyiIredia(m): 11:29am On Jan 28, 2011 |
thehomer: *1 >>> neither did i imply that it is a must they build universities *2 >>> they are always corrupt elements in a church (or any system for that matter), who hijack the good intentions of the church, for their own selfish purpose >>> i suspect they also persist in Winner's church >>> note also that in reckoning a money:value returns of a private university C.U is the best >>> most private universities i've heard of collect fees ranging from ^500,000 - ^4,000,000 per session >>> the highest fee (which certainly is for engineering courses) goes for 4 ^450,000 >>> i hope that assuages your skepticism |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by thehomer: 1:17pm On Jan 28, 2011 |
Uyi Iredia: This is what you said: Uyi Iredia: Which implies that you expect them to build universities. Uyi Iredia: No it doesn't. It won't till they regularly post public financial statements. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by UyiIredia(m): 1:48pm On Jan 28, 2011 |
thehomer: *1 >>> so what ! >>> even if your inference is correct_it isn't >>> that i expect them to build does not mean that they must build universities (or that I want it that way) >>> on the contrary, i doubt that they would build universities and my comment was based on that *2 >>> then expect to wait forever >>> because C.U is a sole proprietorship *one of the cons of the university* |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by thehomer: 2:59pm On Jan 28, 2011 |
Uyi Iredia: Ok then. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Smi1(m): 4:51pm On Jan 28, 2011 |
I’m becoming more comfortable with this aspect of my identity. I’m trying to include the “health benefits” of religion. For example, I found a great community of like-minded people on NL. With that in mind, religion is obsolete. It’s why I’m such a proud and happy atheist. If others want to conclude that I have a first-class ticket to hell, so be it. :- |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by JonI1(f): 10:17pm On Jan 28, 2011 |
Who knew there were so "many" atheists in Nigeria? I'm not alone!!!!! Hello Nigerian atheists!!!! |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Alcofrybas(m): 5:30am On Feb 05, 2011 |
Hello, I'm a non Nigerian atheist. May I join the club?. P.S. Please let's be reasonable and stop bashing each other. Freedom of creed (including no creed at all), is a human right, and a constitutional right in many countries. The belief vs. unbelief debate is a waste of time because no one on each side will be "converted". |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by thehomer: 12:03pm On Feb 05, 2011 |
Alcofrybas: This is not quite true as you can see on this page. It is not quite a waste of time. People do sometimes change their minds. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Ifunanya1(f): 4:14pm On Jun 27, 2011 |
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Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by vedaxcool(m): 4:59pm On Jun 27, 2011 |
I hope one day being an atheist will become mandatory for leading politicians. http://richarddawkins.net/letters/converts To think atheism is a respecter of freedom of religion |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by divinereal: 5:19am On Jun 28, 2011 |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for sharing vedaxcool, very interesting website. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by vedaxcool(m): 9:03am On Jun 28, 2011 |
^^^^ No you should actually thank this guy: thehomer: funny, the atheist man that required leading politicians being atheist, did not jolt your "humanist"brain. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:18am On Jun 28, 2011 |
My gurl broke up with me sometime ago; all because I told her who I really was, AN ATHEIST!!! As far as she's concerned, I'm heading straight to hell and she doesn't want to be part of it. I can understand her plight. It was really painful to watch her leave but there's no way I'm going back to being religious or even pretend to be, Hell No! I wont do it for anyone! My eyes are open now (Enough thanks to Richard Dawkins and the rest)! I'd rather reason than just go on believing in faith! As for my parents, they'll literally have my head if they knew, lol! I'm really glad to be out of Nigeria sha! Pretty sure if I'd told them, they wont have let me leave the country!!! |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:50pm On Jun 28, 2011 |
vedaxcool: From Richard Dawkins perspective is understandable if unrealistic. The actions of someone in a position of incredible power and influence should not be motivated in any way by unsubstantiated claims, fairy tales, and out right lies. In Dawkins opinion all religions fall into one or more these categories. On this point I would agree with him. I do not want authority figures such as politicians basing their actions on the claims of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam(to name a few) anymore than I would on the existence of Santa Claus, Leprechauns, and magic. |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:01pm On Jun 28, 2011 |
tony_runo: All I can say is stay strong. It is hard living in a world where you are punished for rejecting ignorance, fairy tales, and lies. However, if the demographics of Europe, America and even Japan are any indication, with progress comes positive cultural changes. Remember that not long ago, most of their ancestors too believed in magic, witches, and some established religion. Now the ranks of serious believers(the likes of which are exploding Africa and other impoverished regions) are shrinking. Keep the |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:55pm On Oct 30, 2012 |
Just registering my name. I'm agnostic actually. Nice one guys. 1 Like |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Sisterfatie(f): 7:54pm On Oct 30, 2012 |
Hey, born and bred nigerian atheist reporting. 1 Like |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by wiegraf: 8:36pm On Oct 30, 2012 |
Aaaaannndddd again, why isn't there a section for those who do not have any belief in the g word? Meh... |
Re: Atheists Based In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:18am On Jan 10, 2014 |
i'm one |
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