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I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by lifeispeace: 6:32pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
Good evening nairalanders... I am an atheist as many contradictions in the bible coupled with real life experiences and other people's ideology have made me seriously doubt the existence of God.. But as of late,I feel everything I do is being made a failure.. I graduated since 2014 with a 2'1 but can't get a job, living itself is a problem as bills are piled up and everything I do seems a failure.. My mum once told me that because I refuse to believe in God I will not get what I look for,although I outrightly dismissed this motion... But of recent,everything I do is bouncing back... Atheist in the house, what's your take on this.. And please no xtian should come preach about punishment here ....please Hardmirror, ifenes,seun and other atheist... 2 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by mekuso89(m): 6:36pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
if you still atheist then you haven't lived my man. believe in God 3 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by banjicom(m): 6:40pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
I have a friend who can help you, he is your neighbour, best friend and more caring than your parents. He has been waiting for you to ask for his help a long time, but you never did due to your stubbornness. It only a matter of time you will acknowledge him, his name is JESUS!!! 10 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by lifeispeace: 6:43pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
mekuso89:has "he" given me any reason to do so.... Maybe my desperation for things to get better is making me reason irrationally... Just maybe 2 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 7:30pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
You need more time with Jesus , |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by lifeispeace: 7:36pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
twistedBalls:good and evil is the world.... both are needed to balance the world... please I'm too depressed to argue 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 7:46pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
lifeispeace: Only you answered your question , you believe there is good and evil, Keep deceiving yourself,,, Its never too late U still alive Am not asking you to be too religious, Just accept him, and let his love dwell in your heart 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 7:48pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
You don't want the truth hence I reserve my comment. |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by lifeispeace: 7:49pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
Omudia:what truth? |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by wirinet(m): 8:03pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
lifeispeace: You said you became an atheist because of many contradictions in the bible and because of other peoples ideologies, this means you became an atheist for the wrong reasons. The Bible is not the only book about God(s), there are tens of others. Atheism is not an ideology, it is simply a lack of belief in God (s). Different atheists subscribe to different ideologies ( moral, political, social, economic, political or even religious). Atheism does not promise you anything, atheists pass through all the failures and disappointments others pass through including religious people. Atheism does not promise you a job and definitely does not promise you success or luck in your endeavours, what being an atheist means is that you rely on your efforts, innovations and self beliefs for success, no skydaddy, no guardian angel, no ghosts. If you feel you need external spiritual help to succeed in life, you better convert to religions that offer that. The fact that you recently graduated with 2nd class upper means you are young and intelligent ( that is if you got the 2,1 on merit), so use your brains and energy to create value and you will succeed. I did not find work for up to 5 years after graduation, so I created my own job. Seun the owner of this site did not walk the streets with his CV and tie to match looking for job, he used his intelligence and energy to create his own job. Ditto for sowore of Saharareporters and thousands of others. 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by MutantMetahuman: 8:17pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
Being an atheist doesn't mean you are above human problems. You just have to take control and stop believing some forces are out to get you. There is nothing like that. Those who believe god have similar problem too or even worse. About the job, try to acquire more skills in fields that you think you can excel while you go for interviews too. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by 0ubenji(m): 8:17pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
twistedBalls:Ur moniker makes it seem u're telling us what you need by ur comment 4 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by chieveboy(m): 8:28pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
When things go wrong, it isn't "God punishing you" as what these guys will have you believe cos you can quickly fault why the so-called righteous suffer too. Things go wrong when you are out of balance with yourself (what some refer to as God or Life). Yes, inwardly, you should find a balance. Find a comfortable state of mind within and dwell there. By the law of physics, what's inside will of necessity reflect outward and the job and whatever will come naturally. Meanwhile may I introduce you to the God-sound to help raise and open your consciousness...as you're an atheist, I guess this offer wouldn't fall on the popular stereotype of Christianity and no intention whatsoever to convert you to any religion (it's useless): downlaod the HU app, try singing the HU with the goal of finding inner balance, peace and love....if you find it funny as a remedy , then perhaps we need to have a lecture on the place of sound or harmonics (music etc) in life. With all goodwill, to your success! Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devatelier.hu&hl=en For IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hu-experience-the-god-sound/id1043328078?mt=8 BlackBerry 10: https://m.apkpure.com/hu-experience-the-god-sound/com.devatelier.hu |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by rosalieene(f): 8:31pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
seek the face of God 2 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 8:32pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
0ubenji: never judge a book by its cover , 1 Like |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by 0ubenji(m): 8:33pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
twistedBalls:but u did the exact to the OP with that advice |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 8:36pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
0ubenji: I lo judge am o,,, she's deceiving herself, she recognize there is a supreme force, so why not do what's Right,, me wan win soul 4 Christ ni,,, 1 Like |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by sonofthunder: 8:37pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
seen come and preach oh |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by greatnaija01: 8:37pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
why are you in despair.... here are the things you need and your wheel of experiences will change GOOD OPTIMISTIC FRIENDS BUSY BUSINESS IDEAS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF.... your inner self You need to get away from everything and everyone familiar to re-invent yourself You also need to read/watch/listen TO only positive things so that your AURA and energy can influence your current environment and give you a product of SUCCESS... things can only go wrong outside when things are upset on the inside!!! If you see sense in this PM me let me walk you thru.. lifeispeace: |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by sonofthunder: 8:37pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
seun come and preach oh |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 8:37pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
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Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by 0ubenji(m): 8:39pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
twistedBalls:abi..Nothing bad if u do am with twistedBalls nah 1 Like |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 8:41pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
0ubenji: Liv my moniker o ,, let's not divert from d topic,,, |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by 0ubenji(m): 8:43pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
twistedBalls:chebi if the name of ur church was twistedBalls church of Christ... U wii go worship there nah.. Abi no be so? |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by TheEminentLaity: 8:50pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
You would still have to do what you are required to do to get a job even if you turn to religion. ie. You will apply the same way you did previously etc. If you are going through depression, spirituality might help you in the long run but it doesn't completely cure it. There are many believers/ministers that would readily admit that they go through depression time and again. There is little if any spirituality in the noisy ubiquitous pentecostal churches around IMO. They most likely would only get you to do more for church (outreach/evangelism/meetings) than aid in the healing of your soul. If you were previously a christian, read about the Orthodox church and Spirituality (Theosis). We believe the Church is a hospital. On the other hand, you need to check your CV and your cover letters that you've been sending and if you're not over the age. Many people resign because of the stiff competition but they forget to look inwards. The first step towards any form of improvement is to accept that your current situation is a result of your actions/choices (not some spiritual force) then you would begin to look inwards on how to make things better for yourself by your effort and focus on the things that matter that you want. “You can achieve anything you want in life if you have the courage to dream it, the intelligence to make a realistic plan, and the will to see that plan through to the end.” - Sidney A. Friedman Good luck 1 Like |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by rosalieene(f): 9:13pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
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Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Onopa(m): 9:23pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
@op Dont worry you do not have problem things would get better There are millions of Nigeria youths in your shoe When you get a job believe me you won't remember this... Same way I forgot mine since 2012 Nigeria is a tough place for young one trying to start life Is unfortunate you re in the wrong place at the right time, which is a NATURAL DISASTER. God or devil is not responsible for your problems. 2 Likes |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by wirinet(m): 9:36pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
It seems the OP is suffering from depression. I believe most young people (18 - 25 yrs) suffer from one form of depression or the other as they discover themselves and their place in society. The difference is in the severity of the depression. Some are mild and are hardly noticeable, while others are chronic and sometimes suicidal. It is this depression that makes youths susceptible to religious and cult fanatism, others show symptoms in rebellious and antisocial behaviours. Family support is crucial in helping youth cope with this depression phase. Being busy pursuing other goals like education, career or other passion can help mitigate the effect of depression. The worst enemy of depression is being idle with no goals or ambition. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by UyiIredia(m): 9:59pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
lifeispeace: What is God doing in your signature when you are an atheist? |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by Nobody: 10:02pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
0ubenji: were seun,,, Mona tell am make e lemme o Lala |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by lifeispeace: 10:17pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
UyiIredia:and what is" God punish the mods way ban me" doing on your signature? :/ talk about double standards.. thought your God says "don't use the name of the lord thy God in vain? 1 Like |
Re: I Feel I Am Being Punished By A Supreme Force(depressed) by UyiIredia(m): 10:44pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
lifeispeace: But I believe in God. You don't. So what is God doing in your siggy? |
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