It is so unfortunate that in my country, Nigeria, cats are one of the most assaulted, stigmatized and unfortunate animals. Nigeria's level of religiosity, especially among Southern Christians, and the belief in witchcraft, as well as other superstitious beliefs, have made these cute, adorable and shy animals one of the most hated in the country. At the mention or sighting of a cat, the Christian fundamentalists will shout "blood of Jesus", "you cannot suck my blood", "my enemies have come", etc. The unfortunate cat may end up being killed over nothing. These thoughts can be traced to the influence of dumb and stupid low budget movies such as as Helen Ukpabio's End of the Wicked, the same movie that advocated for the branding of children as witches and which led to an international outrage just a few years ago. In her low quality movie, children transform to cats, owl, snakes, etc, to wreck havoc. Oh, how I pity for my nation and its mostly gullible Christian stock. It is one thing not to be a cat person, as many are in Western countries, but to hate cats because of a belief that they can harm you spiritually... O C'mon!

Here are some highly stupid theories Nigerians have concerning cats:

1. Cats are witches or possessed: if cats can be witches or can be possessed, can't the same argument be made for dogs, goats, sheep, rats, and HUMANS? Why take that of a cat to be peculiar? Secondly, I don't believe in the bullsh*t that cats can be possessed. That's mere African Christian stupidity and ignorance. Cats are adorable creatures and won't harm you. If truly cats can be possessed, then it is those who can possess a cat that should be feared, not the cats themselves. God created this animal and it is not our place to kill them or hate them for being what they are.

2. Cats move only at night: it should be noted that cats are mainly nocturnal. By that, I mean they are more active at nights. So also with owls, and other persecuted animals in Nigeria. Animals usually evolve to be more active at day or night or both due to various factors. We can't persecute them for that.

3. Cats have scary eyes: this argument is usually so dumb that I wonder about the sanity of those who say it. Cat's eyes are beautiful and they usually become round or "snaky" to accommodate extra light and see well. Their eyes also shine at night because that's how they were created and it makes them see much better.

4. Cats are not good pets: this is not true. Cats are adorable pets who worship their owners and love them. They are clean and independent. They are agile and strong. They answer to names and protect you from rodents. In short, cats can compete with dogs anytime, any day.

While there are more points that Nigerians make, these are the ones I feel the need to correct the most. Most of these Nigerian pastors that feed off the ignorance of people have caused so much hatred for these adorable creatures. If you are guilty of cat persecution and you are a Christian, you need to reevaluate your Christianity. I live you all with this:

All things bright and beautiful,
All CREATURES, great and small
All things bright and wonderful,
THE LORD GOD made them ALL!

- Mathias Orhero

I love cats real Bad

BiafranBushBoy:
I love cats real Bad

Nigerians will start calling you agent of demon now. Just wait.

That is how low we have spiraled as a people. The cause?

YEYE PASTORPRENEURS!

No mind dem...na orientation dem no get

fratermathy:


Nigerians will start calling you agent of demon now. Just wait.

That is how low we have spiraled as a people. The cause?

YEYE PASTORPRENEURS!

Lalasticlala and Seun: help with the needful

My pop holds the same opinion tho

BiafranBushBoy:


My pop holds the same opinion tho

Hehehehe.

Nor just carry cat near am sha. Make the cat nor turn to scores in the Christian-Cat war.

casttlebarbz:
No mind dem...na orientation dem no get

I tell you bro. They need orientation badly.
Innocent animal wey de do e own thing, dem go say na witch e be.

fratermathy:


Hehehehe.

Nor just carry cat near am sha. Make the card nor turn to scores in the Christian-Cat war.

hahahaha... ...

They will just hold a night vigil for the cat

Front page abeg, OP great write up..

Baroba:
Front page abeg, OP great write up..

I'm hoping they would put this up because Nigerians are just so damn ignorant.

They need to know the facts.

lucompton:
Enough of Christain/pastor this Christain/pastor that. One thing about animal petting is based on individual choice and like and NOT religious perspective. Not everyone like dog as pet believe me some even grew love for snake, animal petting is individual choice thank you.

I said categorically that it is okay not to like cats. My issue is with those who PERSECUTE cats because of religious superstitions.

BiafranBushBoy:
I love cats real Bad

We association of cats lovers.

I love cats. But there is something mystical about them. Even in ancient Egypt they were revered and treated as royalty. And in western movies that are potrayed as pets to witches. I love them still!

Enough of Christain/pastor this Christain/pastor that. One thing about animal petting is based on individual choice and like and NOT religious perspective. Not everyone like dog as pet believe me some even grew love for snake, animal petting is individual choice thank you.

dogs were also worshipped in ancient egypt. anubis even has a dog head. the aztecs of modetn day central mexico also worshopped dogs, and their god of death also had a dog head. dogs are currently worshipped in india (practicalky everything is worshipped in india ).

the reason why western movies portray witches as having many cats is that witches were supposed to be old women who live alone. the stereotype is that lonely old women love cats cuz they r neat, quieter than dogs, and less energy, judt siuting them. cats, meanwhile, have a tendency of multiplying. so, witches-lonely old women- had lots of cats.



me, i like them. im actually looking for one now. just thst i want an exotic breed. :Pdogs were also worshipped in ancient egypt. anubis even has a dog head. the aztecs of modetn day central mexico also worshopped dogs, and their god of death also had a dog head. dogs are currently worshipped in india (practicalky everything is worshipped in india ).

the reason why western movies portray witches as having many cats is that witches were supposed to be old women who live alone. the stereotype is that lonely old women love cats cuz they r neat, quieter than dogs, and less energy, judt siuting them. cats, meanwhile, have a tendency of multiplying. so, witches-lonely old women- had lots of cats.



me, i like them. im actually looking for one now. just thst i want an exotic breed.

Come and see topic o

Ffgg

what about person that like eating cat as meat what will you call hat person?

#BuyACatToday

I hate cats that's all!!!

yes o all of em cats are witches

But they are used by witches and wizards cos they move freely at night and sleep all day.

demonic witch,cats are demons,they are agents of the devil sent from the blue hell to torment Christians, we should destroy their existence for it is the work of the most HIGH,with their eyes of jezebel,Allah mukura Sierra,deveira.


just kidding

I love cat like crazy...

Its not like it's all cat that are bad infact they aren't even bad at all...

But one fact about animals like cat, wall gecko, Dogs and snakes is that they get possessed easily...

People that are deep in the spiritual realm can testify to this fact

its really appaling.....when average nigeria christians(pentecosals)see lizards,wall geckos,mosquitoes,rats,spider etc,they start rebuking them saying,'any monitoring spirit,every enemy...bla abla blaa'......too many insane men/women in nigeria christendom

I don't mind cats provided they can make themselves useful by chasing out rats