An average Nigerian is a very religious person. It is
common place to find most Nigerians spend a productive
part of their day in the church or at the mosque.Nigeria has
been rated as one of the most religious nations in the
world and to think that this very religious nation also
ranks as one of the most corrupt in the world leaves any
logical mind in confusion. A lot of people (even Nigerians
themselves) may have wondered why Nigerians love
religion so much! In helping the curious minds, 5 reasons
why this is so…

(1) Religion is an escape: The Nigerian state is structured in a way such that it offers no alternatives for its people. With high
unemployment rates, improper social amenities, family
and societal struggles, the church or mosque becomes an
escape for the average Nigerian.

(2) Motivational institution: Church/religion in Nigeria has
become some sort of motivational institutes. Pastors are
usually more of motivational speakers thank they are
preachers of the good news. Because the state of Nigeria
has left many downtrodden, they find succor in the
motivational talks even though they know it only edify their
body, not their soul.

(3) Miracles : Nigerians are always in constant search for
miracles. With horrible health facilities and high cost of
hospital bills and medication, religion have been the last
resort. Nigerians will gladly troop to churches and
mosques or any other religious outfit that offer miracles to
heal their diseases which would have cost a fortune to
heal by doctors.

(4) Laziness : People nowadays do not want to work, they just wanna go to use religion as a front to make easy cash.
For Christians, they would rather fast and pray 7 days of
the week than go out and make a living and earn their
daily bread.

(5) Societal pressures: The pressure from the society to be
prosperous like our mates, be married at a certain age and
so on, has driven many Nigerians to become religious.
You see religious leaders promising husband to unmarried
ladies or the prospect of finding one in their religious
gathering if only you would join and be loyal and
committed.

Do you agree

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6. POVERTY.

madridguy:
6. POVERTY.

In all forms. Financial, mental, etc.

Religion is the opium of the masses.