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Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 11:29am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Sincerely, coming to Nairaland religion section as a christian or believer in God exposes one to a lot of shocking anti-religious sentiments, especially from atheists. I was even surprised to find out that we have satanists in Nigeria. Even before coming to nairaland, I had some challenges with my faith. One of the strongest challenges to my faith was reading the sentiments of my fellow American writers. I used to write for an American website and my editor had a strong dislike for religion. He complained that religion was poisoning American politics because they elect useless politicians who use their faith as a campaign strategy. He also mentioned the problems of teaching nonsense like creationism and the christian foundation of America to children. This was my boss and I had to endure all his rants. Some of the things he said were actually true, for instance, the christian support for Sarah Palin was strong- and Sarah Palin is a joke that almost became Vice president of the USA. Another thing that recently challenged my faith was the movie "interstellar". The movie is about space and how man is trying to find a hospitable planet due to the fact that earth would soon be inhospitable. The disturbing question that was in my mind after the movie was; WHAT ABOUT ABOUT OTHER EARTH-LIKE PLANETS- WHAT WOULD WE SAY IF WE FOUND ALIENS/HUMANS AT THE OTHER END OF OUR UNIVERSE? I also had a another question about space and time. I wondered why God never mentioned such things to us that could be helpful. It took us humans thousands of years to find out many things about space. We didnt know that there were other galaxies, we didn't know that the universe is so vast and that time is relative. Notwithstanding, I still believe in God. We don't know what lies beyond our universe and the bible tells us that God's time is the best. I believe that God is the patient father watching his children from behind the curtains as they learn about their environment with their toys; God is silently watching us learn about our universe with science. 3 Likes |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by elantraceey(f): 11:36am On Dec 30, 2014 |
yes it has but not from nl |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 11:36am On Dec 30, 2014 |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 12:46pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:Are you serious or is this a copy-paste work? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:19pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
davien: I wrote everything myself. It is my story. My belief. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 1:36pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:If your boss told you about creationism(especially ken ham),fundamentalism and you are an inquisitive fellow then how aren't you disgusted by christian zealotry? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 1:37pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
In the beginning there were Gods. Without faith and hope, all that is left is depressing darkness and no purpose. 1 Like |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:42pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
davien: Not all Christians are zealots or bigots |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:43pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
sonOfLucifer: How is this related to the op? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 1:45pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:You lack understanding. To lose faith in God is to lose faith in yourself; to deny your very existence. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 1:46pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:Correct...but the doctrine is bigoted. ![]() |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:47pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
davien: Which doctrine? I don't follow |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 1:48pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:All Christians are zealots and bigots. Those who aren't do not follow the Bible properly. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:48pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
sonOfLucifer: I still believe in God. Still a christian. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 1:49pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:The biblical doctrine. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:50pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
sonOfLucifer: I should take the word of a satanist? I see you dislike Christians. May God help you. You do not see me disturbing your Satanic threads and so, how am I a bigot? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:53pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
davien: I see. What is next, you are going to use the old testament to support your atheist arguments against the bible...... Don't worry, I am getting used to the tactics of atheists here. 1 Like |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 2:01pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:lol ![]() |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 2:10pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
davien: God |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by davien(m): 2:12pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger: ![]() |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 2:31pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
I see confused people ![]() |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 5:24pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
MzNelly: Confused about what? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 5:43pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:I do not dislike Christians. I dislike darkness. Christianity has only grown more tolerant in recent times due to external influence. If a Christian followed the Bible completely, he'd be locked up in a psychiatric hospital. 5 Likes |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 6:07pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
sonOfLucifer: You need to use more nuance when discussing christianity. What you are trying to say is that there are extremists or fundamentalists that take the bible literally. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 6:09pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger: Their faith in God. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 6:15pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
MzNelly: I see. So you are telling me that your faith hasn't been challenged? I hope you know that the bible says that true faith is refined through fire (trials). Faith must be tested. |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by malvisguy212: 6:32pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger:yes, you are confused about Christianity, Christianity is not a religion, it a relationship with God. To know which religion is from God,read here https://www.nairaland.com/1999485/all-religions-lead-god-one |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 6:33pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger: Has yours ever been challenged? |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 6:36pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
MzNelly: Kindly read the op again 3 Likes |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by Nobody: 6:45pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
AllNaijaBlogger: Touche |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 6:47pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
malvisguy212: You should be careful before passing judgement. I am a true christian 1 Like |
Re: Has Your Faith In God Or Religion Ever Been Seriously Challenged? by emmyskies(m): 10:20pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Recently heard something like science tryna study planet mars more for possible future human occupation. Na so science name the other eight planets after gods. Back to the topic: op, pls read your Bible. Read more of your Bible and trust pray more. King James version Bible only pls |
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