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Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 7:50am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Someone invited me for a church program on saturday and i informed him i would bebusy watching football match. he labelled me an unserious person with my rreligion . i told him saturdays, my religion is football. am i the only one who feel soccer is evolving into a form of religion,? |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 7:53am On Mar 10, 2018 |
ritual Players performing regular repeated behaviour called rituals on the pitch. ; Chelsea loanee zouma bowshis head to the ground as soon as he enrers the pitch. Kaka doing sign of the cross the moment he scores a agoal.fans sing songs and hymn on match day.
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Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 7:54am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Both are taken serious ; people don’t go to church to have fun.viewers don’t go to viewing center just to be entertained. 1 Like
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Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 7:56am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Both are institutions meant to promote teamwork, love etc.Feeling of togetherness among similar group.; going to stadium is like going to church.
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Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:24am On Mar 10, 2018 |
4Each has its constitution and structured pattern which is used to achieve a goal. They are bodieswith rules and punishment for deterrence. Referees,pastors and imam are thereto remind members of rules and ensure they are enforced. |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:24am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Competition is key: in Nigeria, there is a struggle over which religion is the dominant one same way fans believe their club is the best. Followers are kin on gathering more believers for God as clubs want to buy the best talent to play for them. |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:25am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Conversion to opposite side is frowned at; Liverpool fans burnt down Fernando torress jersey when he signed for opponents Chelsea. Jehovah witness withdrewlove for their members who threaten to 7live the fold. Muslims who wish to convert to Christianity are disowned or beaten to death |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:25am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Both lead to violence ; fans fight each other during matches on stadium and viewing centers. Muslim-christian fight occur frequently in kaduna
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Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:26am On Mar 10, 2018 |
Both have their symbol of faith. Trophies, gloves ,balls bible and jersey.srrkers of kingdom, loyal devotees, shrine-hall of fame. |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:26am On Mar 10, 2018 |
0Both worship the living as well as dead heroes. Lionel messi is adored by barca fans as daddy adeboye is. They are treated more than celebrities. Make a negative remark about cronaldo or oyedepo and watch his faithful attack you as they have done to freeze. Statues are built to honour them. Statue of st Thomas aquinass and statue of maradonna
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Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:28am On Mar 10, 2018 |
ronically, both collect money from their faithfull football clubs sell jersey as most churches sell handkerchiel, olive oil etc. some churches collect gatefee from members in form of tithe offering or donation the wa faithfuls pay to watch match. |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 11:53am On Mar 10, 2018 |
lalastical mynd 1 Like |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by Greatzeus(m): 4:14pm On Mar 10, 2018 |
tobechi74:You tried. Nice Analogy |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by suwalee(f): 6:04pm On Mar 10, 2018 |
tobechi74:hi tobechi how come u know all these? Did u study human kinetics and sports science ? Come to think of it this thread is part of my course outline this semester nice one |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by saintvc(m): 8:28am On Mar 11, 2018 |
when two teamspray to God TO WIN, which would GOD ANSWER |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 10:20pm On Mar 12, 2018 |
Greatzeus:thanks |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by Godssword1(m): 11:22am On Mar 13, 2018 |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 2:58pm On Mar 15, 2018 |
suwalee:no, didnt study sport. thanks |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by 0temSapien: 3:01pm On Mar 15, 2018 |
tobechi74:That is going to become an official religion in the nearest future of atheists, thinkers and non-religious people filling the whole world. To that end I have already composed a song last year. Doctufos: Worldly Musichttps://www.nairaland.com/3924665/worldy-music-compiled-otem-billions/1 2 Likes |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by tobechi74: 1:57pm On Mar 30, 2018 |
Lalastica, mynd44 |
Re: Ten Ways Football Is Gradually Turning Into A Religion. by Nobody: 3:11pm On Mar 30, 2018 |
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