JeSoul: Odunnu,
my sister thanks. I appreciate the vote of confidence. You're a mod so you understand the difficulties.

And @all Christians in general,
I appeal to you all to not make Seun's life any more difficult. It may not be 'fair' not to have 'our' own section but let us rise above that and show we can be tolerant even when we're being abused. Open christian only topics (and be sure to specify that in the title) and the mods will make sure it is free from non-christian interference. If it is gate-crashed, don't fall into a fighting match or war of words, report on the mod thread and we will ban the offender.

And likewise do not incite the atheists into insulting you. A lot of the time some christians will open threads aimed at irking atheists and then complain when they arrive and fire back. Don't expect the mods to 'intervene on your behalf' when you started the fight.

This section can accomodate all of us if we respect one another, refrain from incendiary comments and behave like the adults we all claim to be. I'm a christian, and many of the atheists/agnostics etc in this section are good friends of mine & I respect a lot. Don't let the empty barrels making the most noise drown out the many quality posters we have in the section. I believe with a little understanding and a lot of patience we can all peacefully co-exist. Thank you all & cheers.

I see. Like Christianity and Muslim, you have already started threatning to ban people who as much as post on a thread marked Christians only. Ofcourse the threads will have the advantage of being sticked at the top for the World to stumble on it first. This is how rational you religionists have become. I am proposing a section for atheists or atleast another moderator from atheists. Nothing bad in having two mods in one scetion.

With the various sects of Christian I've seen (Jehovah Witnesses, Catholics et al)I think such a section will be as good as the Religion section which we already have. I think Odunnu is looking at the Pentecostal brand of Chrstianity.

kandiikane:

The way I speak sometimes you might think I'm an athiest.

I'm very unbiased. I don't choose and exclude the rest.

Abeg, tell me the story about the stone thrower. I'm not familiar with yoruba proverbs.

it isnt about you talking on the religion board. You made a comment on a thread I started on romance section. I ddnt thnk u were a Muslim then.

The proverb is about someone throwing a stone in the market. That stone could hit his family member.you know, I cld av insulted u thnkn u were a non Muslim..dats d interpretation

ZUBY77:

I see. Like Christianity and Muslim, you have already started threatning to ban people who as much as post on a thread marked Christians only. Ofcourse the threads will have the advantage of being sticked at the top for the World to stumble on it first. This is how rational you religionists have become. I am proposing a section for atheists or atleast another moderator from atheists. Nothing bad in having two mods in one scetion.

should atheist be trolling religion section?

As atheist, we shd steer clear off all religious sect/activity except if we are religious ourselves

deols:

it isnt about you talking on the religion board. You made a comment on a thread I started on romance section. I ddnt thnk u were a Muslim then.

The proverb is about someone throwing a stone in the market. That stone could hit his family member.you know, I cld av insulted u thnkn u were a non Muslim..dats d interpretation

This is classic. As a muslim u're allowed to insult non Muslim but ignore Muslims? bravooooo

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Per John Gray http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2012/01/09/3213725.htm

Also http://www.investigatingatheism.info/johngray.html

Zealous atheism renews some of the worst features of Christianity and Islam. Just as much as these religions, it is a project of universal conversion. Evangelical atheists never doubt that human life can be transformed if everyone accepts their view of things, and they are certain that one way of living - their own, suitably embellished - is right for everybody.

To be sure, atheism need not be a missionary creed of this kind. It is entirely reasonable to have no religious beliefs, and yet be friendly to religion. It is a funny sort of humanism that condemns an impulse that is peculiarly human. Yet that is what evangelical atheists do when they demonise religion.

lastpage: Hmmmmmm....Nigerians and their penchant for "Religion" ....without any modicum of spirituality!

Why must you have a separate section?
Did Jesus have a separate country?
Did he seclude himself?
Did he segregate when dispensing salvation?
Did he not ask that "ALL" come unto him?
Did he castigate others?

Did Christ not ask us to be an example, in tolerance and accommodation of others?
Did Christ not ask us to "Let our light shine so well, that others might wonder and give glory to our father in heaven"?


How can you be all the above when you cant even tolerate the presence or dissenting comments (words only) of others?
I think the problem of the Poster is pure and simple "FANATICISM"!

It is the same Fanaticism exhibited by Muslims who created their own section, just for only Muslims, to be moderated by a Muslim!

It is this same Fanaticism exhibited by Muslims who slaughtered a man (like a chicken!) because he converted from Islam to Christianity!
See the link here: http://www.raymondibrahim.com/11798/graphic-video-tunisian-muslims-slaughter-convert

We need to grow-up and stop "acting or fighting on God's behalf".
God is too big for "any religion" to fight on his behalf!

People should keep their religion (or the fanaticism!) to themselves.
All we see and hear in Nigeria is "RELIGION" yet "EVIL pervades all facets" of our Life!

Nonsense.

Lastpage!

That video is HORRID!I wonder many a time at the type of hate on NL. seriously, it is strage that the power sector have issues with supplying electricity to Nigerians. The energy generated from the hate on Nairaland would be able to light up Nigeria for the next 50years! We do not need more haters. Even Christians are divided amongst themselves. Many people go to their different places of worship on their worship days, wear the "clothes of devout practitioners of their faith"; and as soon as they leave the arena of their worship, they leave their "worship clothes" at the door steps of their places of worship and wear the wolves skin straight into the world. If we practice what we preach in all sincerity, we will be much more tolerant of each other regardless of region, culture etc and Nigeria will be a nicer place to be. I believe NL should be neutral on religious matters. No special section for ANY religious group.

We want a Christian section

Odunnu: I have quietly observed the happenings in this section and to say i'm saddened each time I come here is an understatement. I really dont know how to express it without mentioning names stepping on toes and starting a fight. The bottomline is that I want an exclusively Christian section where I can express my faith online, with an equally christian Moderator.
Please attend to this humble request, as I dont make too much demands.

CAPITAL NO! YOU WANT TO START FACTIONS AND CREATE DIVIDE ON NAIRALAND WITH YOUR RELIGION PROBLEMS ABI? I WONDER WHY CHRISTIANS ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO SAY THESE THINGS THAT END UP IN BIGOTRY. THIS IS NAIRALAND! IT WAS INTENDED FOR NIGERIANS AND NOT A SELECTED AS THAT WILL BE SELLFISH. SO IF YOU CANT COPE, FIND AN XTIAN SITE ONLINE AND JOIN AND STOP TRYING TO CAUSE FRICTION HERE!!!!!

true, these atheists lack manners and are out of control, but they only show themselves up by their posts here.

no be energy dem get to be disturbing everybody?

when they're tired they should retire and let us know who are the new batch coming in.

its a very wrong move to base your faith and/or beliefs on nl.

tpia.:
true, [b]these atheists lack manners and are out of control, [/b]but they only show themselves up by their posts here.

no be energy dem get to be disturbing everybody?

when they're tired they should retire and let us know who are the new batch coming in.

its a very wrong move to base your faith and/or beliefs on nl.

What a hypocrite!!!

musKeeto:
What a hypocrite!!!

I already told her that she is losing it.

So Oga Seun, are we getting a section? Havent seen your post here yet. [s]abi you want me to come and cook another afang soup for you first since I cant threaten you[/s]

Odunnu shouldn't be making afang soup, that's what Ekaette does superlatively. Just make bitter leaf soup, or, uziza that works wonders in the romantic rainy season. But don't create any christian section, ain't necessary, ain't wise.

ckkris: Odunnu shouldn't be making afang soup, that's what Ekaette does superlatively. Just make bitter leaf soup, or, uziza that works wonders in the romantic rainy season. But don't create any christian section, ain't necessary, ain't wise.

Wetin soups dey find for this thread??lol

I feel a christian thread shuldnt be made...

Let's just leave it d way it is...

We need to convert these atheists some day..lol

Oga Seun after 6 pages i think it only fair you let these Christians know whether or not you are going to give them a separate board.I don't know why Nigerians only respond to threats & coercion.A fatwa was almost declared on your head & you quickly succumbed to save your neck from rampaging Muslims.
Now you're being asked nicely & politely & for all they know they might be talking to a stone.Haba!Not nice at all

Typical behaviour with atheists. They tend to be very narcissistic.

@cold,
Thanks for summarising the difference between Christianity and Islam. The Christian belle uses afang or uziza to persuade, but you saw the video of Tunisian fatwa, which is occurs frequently in Nigeria. And the christian belle usually prevails, but perhaps not in this case.

deols:

it isnt about you talking on the religion board. You made a comment on a thread I started on romance section. I ddnt thnk u were a Muslim then.

The proverb is about someone throwing a stone in the market. That stone could hit his family member.you know, I cld av insulted u thnkn u were a non Muslim..dats d interpretation

Ah I see.

Miroslav klose: This is classic. As a muslim u're allowed to insult non Muslim but ignore Muslims? bravooooo

thumbs up

Miroslav klose: This is classic. As a muslim u're allowed to insult non Muslim but ignore Muslims? bravooooo

thumbs up

you obviously didnt get my point. What I mean is, I ddnt expect a Muslim to give that kind of comment. I cld av related it to his being a nonMuslim and would av been wrong. I really dont like discussions with people who cant read between the lines.

Look well, I dont go about insulting pple irrespective of their religion.

I think this is a good suggestion, very much welcome.

Btw, deols which thread was this. Apart from the muslim singles and that other one about virgin. I cannot remember writing anything on a thread you opened.

Remind me?

I don't go prancing about saying I'm a muslim because I'm a lousy one.

@Jesoul,
Thank you very much for your response. while I agree with you that Davidylan has not posted for a while on this forun, it doesnt still remove the fact that the guy is unrpentantly insolent. While it may be true that he has apologised to you (I have NEVER come accross his apologies), he, like logicboy asserts, goes arround in a loop of insulting and appologising. His case would be like the case of a husband who assaults his wife then apologises then assaults then appologises then assualts then apologises......... I could go on forever. I know you try to be fair to all and maintain a somewhat matured approach to moderating the fact still remains you are more favourably disposed to Christian apologetics. I know some atheists here could be a pain in the neck but I would dare say a lot of them would rather attack the issue and not the person. I am an agnost and am proud of it (even tho I have loads of christian friends and associates) and I try veeeery hard not to insult people but some Christians here have succeded countless time in unleashing the insultive animal in me. I know religious people are very passionate about what they believe and may act violently towards people do not share in the belief system (I was like that too 8 years ago when I met the first atheist in my life) but we need to learn to be tolerant of one another. We need to understand that we were first of all human beigns before we chose what to believe and wether we like it or not, these belief system are alien to us all, even to the europeans who brought it to us. Now to the topic of discussion..... I do not think we need a separate section. Like I said earlier, even the Islamic section should be merged. Anyone who is too thin skinned to take the heat should not bother to come to Nairaland again. The brain behind Nairaland is an atheist this ten goes to say that NL is an atheist creation whatever is then done to accomodate religion should be seen as a gift and not a right. The OP wants a separate section because she is not comfortable with the way Oyedepo, Adeboye et al are being constantly bashed. This is understandable, however, Christ Embassy has yukoos so she can visit that site to enjoy fellowshi with her God. Again, Nairaland was created by an atheist, theists should either stay away or cope with whatever is posted on NL

We need a reformed evangelical atheist, reformation of 2010 section or else----

So, the site admin didnt make a comment for or against and I took it to his 'doormot' like my people will say.
His reply, ''is it going to increase traffic?''
Brethren, you have it. What next?

Odunnu: So, the site admin didnt make a comment for or against and I took it to his 'doormot' like my people will say.
His reply, ''is it going to increase traffic?''
Brethren, you have it. What next?

was that the question they asked before creating the muslim section?
this shows that there is a big bias against christianity on nairaland,
what else do you expect when the owner is an atheist and the second-in-command is a muslim.

The thing just weak me sef!

You know what this is?
imagine a three year old child asking his middle class parents for an airplane with no idea on what it takes to get one.
Parents buy a toy one and problemo solved.

Y do U think a "christian" section will solve your atheist invasion problem? Has anyone bothered to have a look at d Islamic section? Atheist still troll just for d fun of it lol.

Don't come here trying to impose your bigoted views on anyone, hoping for result. Hypocrites!!!!!

I have no idea how i missed this thread.

My2cents - creating a special section for christians will not solve any problem. I am opposed to it even more because at no time did Christ or the early christians try to pigeonhole themselves into an exclusive "sinners not allowed" Zone. Once this is granted, what differentiates us from the muslims we constantly decry as sensitive and intolerant?

Area_boy: You know what this is?
imagine a three year old child asking his middle class parents for an airplane with no idea on what it takes to get one.
Parents buy a toy one and problemo solved.

Y do U think a "christian" section will solve your atheist invasion problem? Has anyone bothered to have a look at d Islamic section? Atheist still troll just for d fun of it lol.

Don't come here trying to impose your bigoted views on anyone, hoping for result. Hypocrites!!!!!

Not true actually. That place may not be a Saudi Arabia but you try posting this type of topics there... your ID would not last the next 2hrs.

Richvkunt: The Muslims managed to coerce the administrator to give them an exclusive section moderated by Muslims,now the Christians are demanding their own exclusive section moderated by Christians too.While i think it is fair that what is good for the goose is also good for the gander,I wonder if the administrator has not created a Frankenstein monster here,and where will it stop?
Once you give in to the Christians the Atheists will possibly request for their own exclusive section moderated by an Atheist and then the Traditional African religion believers will ask for a section and it will go on for ever.
While i agree in freedom of worship,I personally feel the administrator should NEVER have given in to the Muslims in the first place.Giving in to one threat/request was ultimately going to lead to more threats/requests and it goes on and on.Where will it end?

That WILL NOT happen. without christians to bash, atheists will cease to exist on the religion section.
Lets be honest... these atheists cannot survive without their steady diet of bible bashing. They've got nothing else to say to each other.

davidylan: I have no idea how i missed this thread.

My2cents - creating a special section for christians will not solve any problem. I am opposed to it even more because at no time did Christ or the early christians try to pigeonhole themselves into an exclusive "sinners not allowed" Zone. Once this is granted, what differentiates us from the muslims we constantly decry as sensitive and intolerant?

100% agree.