Very touching. Hmn here's mine. I was born and raised a christian, am not much of an academic person, I hated reading textbooks and doing homework was easy enough reasons for the teachers to practise pain inflicting tactics on my young skin *chuckles*. There were times when I see some mischievious people hiding in the dark I was quick to say it was the devil trying to get in and destroy the family I love and knew yadayada. I grew to love God for no reason order than I should just love him. I grew up that way, even making sure I don't give any minute to any talks against God cause I that as an afront on the so-called almighty, I even had dreams of seeing angels and seeing mary (as per catholism) in my dreams praying for me.
The beginning of reality started when my mom became really sick, I prayed and prayed and prayed, I even tried other ways of praying like; thanking god for doing the miracle of yet to see, acting as if am talking to a father close to me and thenn crying blood (that's exagerrating I know) but no help came. Its just through advise, studies and then financial help from here and there, then just plain family bond that made it bearable for the illness to be managed and then mind you we are not financially bouyant.
Then I asked for a sign, it came alright in many ways than one, my sibling had been praying, working and even fasting to God for help out of the country, I later joined, then promises came of us getting our wish but NO! It never came. Even when it seemed something good was coming up, it felt like 1 step forward, thousand steps southwards.
Then what broke the camels back was when I sat back, saw the chaos happening around me, earthquakes, 9/11, tsunami, animal cruelty, perversion, rape, injustice, E,T,C. Then opened my bible (then) read it, prayed to understand, instead I got more anoyyed, more confused as I wanted to believe God is all merciful, asked questions from people I respected and got more and more inquinsitive. Then I just decided that if there's a God at all, all these won't be happening = atheist!
Am telling you all these (am so eshausted) because its not based on anger became an atheist, its because its just what it is to me. If your God exist, he doesn't need me opening my heart or giving me in form of vision ( as most people prefer) he should just show himself, answer these questions in my head, without killing me or making me blind (as he's known to do). In short he should open my heart (not literally o) and prove himself. Maybe just maybe I would believe and then forgive his creating hell if I refuse to believe.
Phew! Did I just type all that.....
Hmmmmm...like the Bible says; our ways are not his ways. remember it also says that his grace is sufficient on us... people say; if men were God..remember the signs of the end time is visible to our eyes... no repentance in the grave!
PamRD: To some great extent, i believe Michael Jackson was deep into satanic worship. One of my favorite songs was the 'earth song'. Loved the song so much back in those days, loved his outfit even though it was rough...black and red out fit. Recently, my wandering mind hit struck on that old song and i saw it in another light if not the authentic meaning. That song is satan (as Michael dipicted by the red and black outfit) mocking God, questioning God about His promises. Notable lines that reveal much about this includes; "what about all the peace, that you pledge your only Son." Believe me when i say this is not just some conspiracy theory; the evidence speaks for itself when one meticulously studies and ponder on each line of the song. Satan (Michael) asks God what about sunrise, rain,...etc. Here's the lyrics below. You can also stream the video on you tube via this address
What about sunrise What about rain What about all the things That you said we were to gain... What about killing fields Is there a time What about all the things That you said was yours and mine... Did you ever stop to notice All the blood we've shed before Did you ever stop to notice The crying Earth the weeping shores? Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh What have we done to the world Look what we've done What about all the peace That you pledge your only son... What about flowering fields Is there a time What about all the dreams That you said was yours and mine... Did you ever stop to notice All the children dead from war Did you ever stop to notice The crying Earth the weeping shores Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh I used to dream I used to glance beyond the stars Now I don't know where we are Although I know we've drifted far Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Hey, what about yesterday (What about us) What about the seas (What about us) The heavens are falling down (What about us) I can't even breathe (What about us) What about apathy (What about us) I need you (What about us) What about nature's worth (Ooo, ooo) It's our planet's womb (What about us) What about animals (What about it) We've turned kingdoms to dust (What about us) What about elephants (What about us) Have we lost their trust (What about us) What about crying whales (What about us) We're ravaging the seas (What about us) What about forest trails (Ooo, ooo) Burnt despite our pleas (What about us) What about the holy land (What about it) Torn apart by creed (What about us) What about the common man (What about us) Can't we set him free (What about us) What about children dying (What about us) Can't you hear them cry (What about us) Where did we go wrong (Ooo, ooo) Someone tell me why (What about us) What about babies (What about it) What about the days (What about us) What about all their joy (What about us) What about the man (What about us) What about the crying man (What about us) What about Abraham (What about us) What about death again (Ooo, ooo) Do we give a damn Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh
You are simply foolish conspiracy theorist, God will judge you , He was not asking God the questions he was asking humans. that humans should protect nature by loving people and nature. And religion is not doing enough. Remember, God is not religion
Hmmmmm...like the Bible says; our ways are not his ways. remember it also says that his grace is sufficient on us... people say; if men were God..remember the signs of the end time is visible to our eyes... no repentance in the grave!
That's stories that touch the guilible. To each his/her own.
I was like you! I thought all I knew in life was enough for me
So you understands better now right? That a certain Jewish man cum god died for your sin? And that he's coming back to take u to a place where there are no worries
Guy, wake up!! Grave remains the only place without worry
So you understands better now right? That a certain Jewish man cum god died for your sin? And that he's coming back to take u to a place where there are no worries
Guy, wake up!! Grave remains the only place without worry
the same grave you said its the abode of your body... that body yes knows no worries.. but what about your soul? will it remain there forever? so the spirit too?
remember there's judgement? our body is mortal and nothing... where is your soul going to?
What about sunrise (this implies we should protect the atmosphere against greenhouse, to enhance proper sunlight reflexion ) What about rain(to reduce industrial atmospheric polution to avoid acid rain ) What about all the things That you said we were to gain( this includes legislations and promises of politicians to protect the atmosphere )... What about killing fields( unlawful killings ) Is there a time What about all the things That you said was yours and mine(this talk about injustice of humans, not a question towards God )... Did you ever stop to notice(humans have to notice, not God) All the blood we've shed before(all the blood humans shed, not God ) Did you ever stop to notice The crying Earth the weeping shores( the earth is crying because of the activities of humans, not God )? Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh What have we done to the world(human activities, not God ) Look what we've done What about all the peace That you pledge your only son ( where is the peace that we pledged to our unborn children ) Look i can go on and on ... a beautiful song like this, you are trying hard to spoil it, OP, YOU ARE A BIG DEVIL
Very touching. Hmn here's mine. I was born and raised a christian, am not much of an academic person, I hated reading textbooks and doing homework was easy enough reasons for the teachers to practise pain inflicting tactics on my young skin *chuckles*. There were times when I see some mischievious people hiding in the dark I was quick to say it was the devil trying to get in and destroy the family I love and knew yadayada. I grew to love God for no reason order than I should just love him. I grew up that way, even making sure I don't give any minute to any talks against God cause I that as an afront on the so-called almighty, I even had dreams of seeing angels and seeing mary (as per catholism) in my dreams praying for me.
The beginning of reality started when my mom became really sick, I prayed and prayed and prayed, I even tried other ways of praying like; thanking god for doing the miracle of yet to see, acting as if am talking to a father close to me and thenn crying blood (that's exagerrating I know) but no help came. Its just through advise, studies and then financial help from here and there, then just plain family bond that made it bearable for the illness to be managed and then mind you we are not financially bouyant.
Then I asked for a sign, it came alright in many ways than one, my sibling had been praying, working and even fasting to God for help out of the country, I later joined, then promises came of us getting our wish but NO! It never came. Even when it seemed something good was coming up, it felt like 1 step forward, thousand steps southwards.
Then what broke the camels back was when I sat back, saw the chaos happening around me, earthquakes, 9/11, tsunami, animal cruelty, perversion, rape, injustice, E,T,C. Then opened my bible (then) read it, prayed to understand, instead I got more anoyyed, more confused as I wanted to believe God is all merciful, asked questions from people I respected and got more and more inquinsitive. Then I just decided that if there's a God at all, all these won't be happening = atheist!
Am telling you all these (am so eshausted) because its not based on anger became an atheist, its because its just what it is to me. If your God exist, he doesn't need me opening my heart or giving me in form of vision ( as most people prefer) he should just show himself, answer these questions in my head, without killing me or making me blind (as he's known to do). In short he should open my heart (not literally o) and prove himself. Maybe just maybe I would believe and then forgive his creating hell if I refuse to believe.
Phew! Did I just type all that.....
Nne, you sound very smart. I adore that trait in people.
You need to reach for higher heights cos you are bored where you are now. Find an outlet for your energy. Write a book on how to please women in bed.
I don't believe a lot of things(don't want to say what), but I believe that this life came into being not by accident. Something or someone started it and brought us to this order or chaos. I revere that something/someone. I pray and I ask for guidance to lead my life. I relate with others as I would like them relate with me.
Man will continue the search for an identification with his creator, until then, let us channel our energy to living and creating a better world than we found it.
I used to dream (like illiterate people will dream that God will come down and do miracle to repair this world, meanwhile it is humans to repair the world ) I used to glance beyond the stars(I used to look up for help when i have the power to help myself, this explain the Scripture, faith without works is dead ) Now I don't know where we are Although I know we've drifted far( still on human activities ) OP, IF I SAY GOD GO PUNISH YOU, BUT I NOR GO TALK AM
Very touching. Hmn here's mine. I was born and raised a christian, am not much of an academic person, I hated reading textbooks and doing homework was easy enough reasons for the teachers to practise pain inflicting tactics on my young skin *chuckles*. There were times when I see some mischievious people hiding in the dark I was quick to say it was the devil trying to get in and destroy the family I love and knew yadayada. I grew to love God for no reason order than I should just love him. I grew up that way, even making sure I don't give any minute to any talks against God cause I that as an afront on the so-called almighty, I even had dreams of seeing angels and seeing mary (as per catholism) in my dreams praying for me.
The beginning of reality started when my mom became really sick, I prayed and prayed and prayed, I even tried other ways of praying like; thanking god for doing the miracle of yet to see, acting as if am talking to a father close to me and thenn crying blood (that's exagerrating I know) but no help came. Its just through advise, studies and then financial help from here and there, then just plain family bond that made it bearable for the illness to be managed and then mind you we are not financially bouyant.
Then I asked for a sign, it came alright in many ways than one, my sibling had been praying, working and even fasting to God for help out of the country, I later joined, then promises came of us getting our wish but NO! It never came. Even when it seemed something good was coming up, it felt like 1 step forward, thousand steps southwards.
Then what broke the camels back was when I sat back, saw the chaos happening around me, earthquakes, 9/11, tsunami, animal cruelty, perversion, rape, injustice, E,T,C. Then opened my bible (then) read it, prayed to understand, instead I got more anoyyed, more confused as I wanted to believe God is all merciful, asked questions from people I respected and got more and more inquinsitive. Then I just decided that if there's a God at all, all these won't be happening = atheist!
Am telling you all these (am so eshausted) because its not based on anger became an atheist, its because its just what it is to me. If your God exist, he doesn't need me opening my heart or giving me in form of vision ( as most people prefer) he should just show himself, answer these questions in my head, without killing me or making me blind (as he's known to do). In short he should open my heart (not literally o) and prove himself. Maybe just maybe I would believe and then forgive his creating hell if I refuse to believe.
Phew! Did I just type all that.....
yes you did.... that was touching. fortunately my first foray into questioning god and its existence started when i was like 14.. i simply asked the question "what if" . what if i wasn't an anglican. then i experimented Catholicism, read the koran, meditated to Zen Buddhism (which i still do) amongst other thing. I then just gave up totally and life has been very interesting. keep it up sis...
yes you did.... that was touching. fortunately my first foray into questioning god and its existence started when i was like 14.. i simply asked the question "what if" . what if i wasn't an anglican. then i experimented Catholicism, read the koran, meditated to Zen Buddhism (which i still do) amongst other thing. I then just gave up totally and life has been very interesting. keep it up sis...
the same grave you said its the abode of your body... that body yes knows no worries.. but what about your soul? will it remain there forever? so the spirit too?
remember there's judgement? our body is mortal and nothing... where is your soul going to?
Nne, you sound very smart. I adore that trait in people.
You need to reach for higher heights cos you are bored where you are now. Find an outlet for your energy. Write a book on how to please women in bed.
I don't believe a lot of things(don't want to say what), but I believe that this life came into being not by accident. Something or someone started it and brought us to this order or chaos. I revere that something/someone. I pray and I ask for guidance to lead my life. I relate with others as I would like them relate with me.
Man will continue the search for an identification with his creator, until then, let us channel our energy to living and creating a better world than we found it.
and you have to go to church with them? or you just feign sick to stay at home
Ok.......... No but I go by my self due to personal reasons, I tried not going for like 3,4 months after series of reporting,nagging and bantering from my mom and her siblings I just decided to go. But while am there I just think of something else or checkout the handsome guys around *winks* But if na me dey on my own, church will never see my pweety hair at all!
Ok.......... No but I go by my self due to personal reasons, I tried not going for like 3,4 months after series of reporting,nagging and bantering from my mom and her siblings I just decided to go. But while am there I just think of something else or checkout the handsome guys around *winks* But if na me dey on my own, church will never see my pweety hair at all!
... may the lord not blind your eyes ohhh. myself i don't go and anyone one that comes bothering me at home, i just carry out my book on Zen Buddhism and you should see them flee. I have no time for pretenses.
... may the lord not blind your eyes ohhh. myself i don't go and anyone one that comes bothering me at home, i just carry out my book on Zen Buddhism and you should see them flee. I have no time for pretenses.
Hahahahahhahaahhaah, bad guy Me wei be girl I no get strength for momsi tantrums, if she scream SOOOOOO!!!! I hate that thing eh and she knows it. You have to see her to understand why fear no gree me. You be lucky guy, as per man stuff na.
Hahahahahhahaahhaah, bad guy Me wei be girl I no get strength for momsi tantrums, if she scream SOOOOOO!!!! I hate that thing eh and she knows it. You have to see her to understand why fear no gree me. You be lucky guy, as per man stuff na.
its not hard na... just walk up to her and tell her everything... thats all.... she wont kill you na.... But if she does, can i come and eat rice at the funeral?
its not hard na... just walk up to her and tell her everything... thats all.... she wont kill you na.... But if she does, can i come and eat rice at the funeral?
Thanks for saying funeral. In that case if I catch you eh...... Na now I know say you no gbadun me.
Thanks for saying funeral. In that case if I catch you eh...... Na now I know say you no gbadun me.
Diaris god ooooo....lol.
lol @ bolded. i see what u did there. Nice pun. . Since this ia a Micheal Jackson thread.... All i can say is that i understand why you choose to 'keep it in the closet' .
lol @ bolded. i see what u did there. Nice pun. . Since this ia a Micheal Jackson thread.... All i can say is that i understand why you choose to 'keep it in the closet' .
... I promise I won't be slippery like catfish... 
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