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Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by jaephoenix(m): 12:43am On Dec 29, 2022 |
blueAgent:King George the third and then William Wilberforce. Why the stopped slavery? That's a daft question. Its morally bad, they all knew it was bad but nobody had the guts and power to do anything. King George and Wilberforce could do much because they were king and politician, respectively. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by faceland: 12:46am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Originalsly: Any Nigerian church. if the pastor say "someone would be BLESSED today", you would hear a loud Aaaaaaaamen! Church is filled with damaged, desperate and fearful people looking for one thing or the other are running from one thing or the other (not everyone of cause). 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by ISellBeer: 12:52am On Dec 29, 2022 |
SReporters: Because religion na scam If not why do the world has different religions Christian pastors contradicting others 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Ginomel(m): 1:02am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Yankee101: Brilliant post. Outside material reasons, we really still need God for that spiritual fulfillment. Life without Christ is full of crises, depression, mental torture etc. God is the only hope. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by omonnakoda: 1:51am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Ginomel:Maybe that is true............For You Does not mean it is true ............For everybody . You assume that what is true for YOU . MUST be true for everybody You simply do not know that 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by omonnakoda: 1:55am On Dec 29, 2022 |
jaephoenix:Did you ever meet Wilberforce? Did any of your family members? Is it not what THEY wrote that you are now parroting as if you were there. King George did XYZ .How do you know> The same Oyinbo na im talk am and the same you na im swallow am Na them write the history no be us |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by nedekid: 2:01am On Dec 29, 2022 |
They face reality. Those that even go to church use it to have a sense of community, to make contacts too. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by uvie66: 2:07am On Dec 29, 2022 |
SReporters:..yes we expect something from nothing, putting in a lot of effort into church going rather than enterprise, oyinbo wey nodey go church still prosperous pass us 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Judybash93(m): 2:28am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Because 80% of the things you pray for are available over there Moreover, the richer the country, the less religious their people tend to be. They believe in themselves rather than believing in a supernatural deity! Guess what? Crime rates also tend to be low 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by overseasnbeyond: 2:54am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Is not easy buddy, you get paid hourly unlike Nigeria where you get paid for not working. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Wkaay(m): 2:58am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Because their government had done all we are asking God to do for us in prayer here |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by InvertedHammer: 4:29am On Dec 29, 2022 |
SReporters:/ There are still many religious Nigerians abroad. Although if you get closer, you will notice that they are trying to solve problems which could be financial or otherwise. Those who are well-adapted rarely go to church unless for the heck of it. / 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by toprealman: 4:33am On Dec 29, 2022 |
A traveller is wiser than a gray-haired man....deep that! |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by OLULAW: 4:50am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Poverty and insecurity are two of the main reasons why people are religious in Nigeria. Even the rich people know they’re not secured, so they trust in God. Financially, their wealth can disappear. Materially, their wealth could be consumed by fire, fraudsters, etc. Physically, their health could deteriorate and no good healthcare system in place to help them. Worst still, rich men's or women's drivers, househelps, etc., are known to have arranged their boss' abduction/kidnap and extortion/ransom and in many cases, killing. So their money and connections in high places can't save them. So they trust in God/charms, etc., for protection. Conversely, in the developed world, you don’t worry about these things. I'm not insinuating there are no crimes in Europe and North America. That woukd be foolhardy. In my 30 years experience of the UK, you can set out on a road trip at 8pm from Glasgow (Scotland) heading to Exeter (Southwest England), driving all through the night (over 8 hours drive) without fearing armed robbers or bandits’ attack. You can even stop in lay byes in the middle of nowhere, all by yourself, with no one in sight. Nobody will jump out of the bush to rob or kidnap you. You feel generally safe and your needs are met if you cut your coat according to your purse. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Bruxxels: 5:58am On Dec 29, 2022 |
The reasons are many, actually. Imagine someone who is only coming to the church because he is trying to please people I.e. pastor, parents etc, once he gets abroad he may stop attending church automatically. Definitely, he is not a devoted Christian. Another thing is backsliding, because ease of life in abroad it is easy to forget son of whom you are. Tendency to feel belong in abroad is high. And for some, it is just a drive to make ends meet. For instance, students picking several shifts, especially on weekends, to pay for his tuition and other living expenses may forget about church. So when you look at the whole thing, it is all about your conviction. Moving from one country to another doesn't change whom God is. He is the same everywhere. Foreigners come to Lagos to seek God's intervention for the crises in their lives and families now. Nobody will force you to seek God when you get an issue that defy orthodox therapy. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Teymanhenry(f): 6:16am On Dec 29, 2022 |
The thing is Nigerians think prayer is magic. We refuse to intentionally repair or work on a system yet we except things to change. We refuse to vote out a failed system. Yet when we pray we ask God to give our president the foresight to build a better nation. Which foresight God wan give old Buhari?? Yet some people are rooting for old Tinubu. How do you think this will end?? |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by TemmyT002(m): 6:32am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Says who? Who do think give the most tithes to pastors and prophets in Nigeria? Na abroad people |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by DavidEsq(m): 6:36am On Dec 29, 2022 |
TWoods:The werey dey misyarn |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Bestbeelieve: 6:36am On Dec 29, 2022 |
you go come to the true understanding of the saying ...time is money! |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by baretalk: 6:46am On Dec 29, 2022 |
blueAgent:Mumu, so they will announce it to you. You fools should stop placing all Nigerians in same zombie mentality level as you, speak for yourself, your family and tribe, you don't know about others. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Nobody: 7:12am On Dec 29, 2022 |
blueAgent: Why is it paining you? They re irreligious BTW. What has your religious nature done for society? Cretin! |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by gentlegenius(m): 7:31am On Dec 29, 2022 |
olisefom:This is very true. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by FirstSense: 7:44am On Dec 29, 2022 |
My brother if any Christian says the reason he prays is so that he only can get things from God then the person is not a strong Christian. Christian pray because it's talking with your father in heaven, the reason you talk to your biological father is not so he will pay your school fees or give you food. It's fellowship. So please I don't pray to God to just get job, school fees or that, Prayer is much more than that. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Krak(m): 8:14am On Dec 29, 2022 |
okoroemeka: Imagine I saw someone spreading clothes to dry and then praying to God to make the clothes to dry. I said to the person that God already provided abundant sun so that prayer is just a waste of energy. She told me I am an apostate. It seems that our over dependence on the divine has made so many people here to become very lazy to work. Many now depend on God to provide daily bread for them. That's why religious institutions of all forms are thriving here. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by JastSiryin(m): 8:15am On Dec 29, 2022 |
emmaodet:Those "visa testimonies" absolutely disgust me to no end 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by olamee17(f): 8:18am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Wow! I’m feeling bad reading this ☹️ It is not only our government that has failed us, we have also failed as a citizen because there are some things that we should take care as an individual but we all wait and shift the responsibility on government. For instance, working in an organization (private) and not being paid for four (4) months and the boss doesn’t feel bothered just because he feels he’s doing you a favor by paying you and will only pay when he feels like paying, this will subject you to prayer so God can touch his heart to pay …. Nigeria is bleeped ☹️☹️☹️ |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Willie2015: 8:23am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Judybash93: Folks are wicked over here... Check out our leaders ...very wicked set of leaders... U have governors who has not pay workers for six months... Workplace is another tough zone ..very terrible set of managers. Some are even diabolical ... Things wont work when you have wicked people as leaders... Masses dont have any option than to turn to the Church... 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by wisdomkid: 8:24am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Swears, it is truly sad how these things works. But knowing your creator where there is plenty, is now a true test |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by Pharaoh4rin(m): 8:37am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Ofodirinwa: I tell you |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by JoyousFurnitire(m): 8:37am On Dec 29, 2022 |
sotall: My head correct when I realize say the goal of my pastor sef nah sey e wan dey dey more successful pas me for this earth lamo |
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