Before we Nigerians realize that this fight isn't one of Good vs Evil, we would have lost too much to even live to tell the story ourselves

A World Without Christianity !!!

Having thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of opinions presented by the OP and its contributors, I am pleased to see a Generation of True Intellectuals seeking true knowledge.
However, we have failed to address the crocks of the matter, which I think emanates from this wise saying that "when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable". Question is what is the Purpose of Christianity and What does it seek to address?
Christianity from my own experience, stands upon the pillars of Fear, Authority and Conscientiousness. These are the main issues I think the OP, by choice or omission, didn't address. And if I may ask, now that you have found your footing outside Christianity is your life now PERFECT? Before you begin to tell people about your story did you do your research comprehensive enough to think of the possible impact your transition story will have on those who are still speculating? Anyway am not impressed but depressed by the one-sidedness of the"discoveries" you made along your journey.

For example, the hypnotic ministrations you made mention of is two-way communication which can be used for either good or bad reasons. Also the issue of magic, there's white and black variant, please be sure you know what you are talking about. Some which involves simple concentration techniques that are sometimes triggered during intense atmospheres e.g. fasting and praying! Please don't get me wrong, I will not attempt to over-simplify the intent of Christian Leaders, but to judge centuries life-long doctrines by present day standards is only begging the issue.

Today not every Christian believe in Miracles, Speaking in tongues or even Spirituality itself, but if any Religion teaches me to repent of my wrong doings, ask God for forgiveness and never go back to it, it's saving me from myself and making the world a safe place. Bible teachings tell us we are of sinful nature, if this is not true, why do we have Laws, Codes and Conduct. Even today, we know where there's no law, there is chaos and dis-order. No Law means, "an eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, and the World goes blind".
The reason you and I are having a great conversation is because, some people have chosen to embrace"Love" not war just like the Bible recommends, not because am a Christian, she is Atheist or that guy is a Muslim or Hindu.

Today, there are several Satanists who know a lot about these whole hypnosis and witchcraft etc much better but have chosen to look past it and become Christians, and from there own summations even believe Jesus Christ is real, and even seek him to protect them. Do your research? Have an "open mind", nobody knows "everything". No Religion addresses every issue in one voice, there is a different approach to everything. I have Islamist within my family, and trust me, they do attack us like we do also. But guess what? they do not have all the answers either. Love is the only thing that binds us together, not whether God exists or not. But whether Christ was gay and all of that, isn't all there is to know.

Let's deal with those things that things that bring us together first then, later we deal with our differences. Broadcasting platforms like this should be used for that, sensitive information like this can raise questions our History or Science didn't provide answers for. Further confusion about certain things would not help anyone anyway, so why start in the first place?
A religion that has turned the hearts of hardened criminals into Responsible citizen who now choose to make positive impact? Do you really know what you are doing?

Christianity has assisted people in getting vocations, hospitals, jobs, accommodation and financial opportunities, why?, because that's what Bible preach and encourages those who do. I have contributed to helping others, as much as I have benefited.
Don't use those who use their ministry for solely profit to generalise the truth about Christianity.
Love is not legislated under any law, Christianity does! Islam I know of, does as well. But how and whether you choose to apply it is all up to you.

And back to the OP, you claim you know everything about the Bible, and because you we're a soul-winner, nobody can preach you? Please think again, wisdom is knowing the difference between what you actually know and what you think you know.

Maybe all you needed do was change your church and not your beliefs.

Messages have been modified continuously to suite present day experiences, hence losing true meaning.
Everything else is just crowd pulling strategy.
Thanks! My opinion!

A World Without Christianity !!!

Having thoroughly enjoyed the diversity of opinions presented by the OP and its contributors, I am pleased to see a Generation of True Intellectuals seeking true knowledge.
However, we have failed to address the crocks of the matter, which I think emanates from this wise saying that "when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable". Question is what is the Purpose of Christianity and What does it seek to address?
Christianity from my own experience, stands upon the pillars of Fear, Authority and Conscientiousness. These are the main issues I think the OP, by choice or omission, didn't address. And if I may ask, now that you have found your footing outside Christianity is your life now PERFECT? Before you begin to tell people about your story did you do your research comprehensive enough to think of the possible impact your transition from Pastorship to becoming unbeliever? Anyway am not impressed but depressed by the one-sidedness of the"discoveries" you made along your journey.
For example, the hypnotic ministrations you made mention of is two-way communication which can be used for either good or bad reasons. Also the issue of magic, there's white and black variant. Some which involves simple concentration techniques that are sometimes triggered during intense atmospheres e.g. fasting and praying! Please don't get me wrong, I will not attempt to over-simplify the intent of Christian Leaders, but to judge centuries life-long doctrines by present day standards is only begging the issue.

Today not every Christian believe in Miracles or even Spirituality itself, but if any Religion teaches me to repent of my something wrong, ask God for forgiveness and never go back to it, it's saving me from myself and making the world a safe place. Bible teachings tell us we are of sinful nature, if this is not true, why do we have Laws, Codes and Conduct. Even today, we know where there's no law, there is chaos and dis-order. No Law means, "an eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, and the World goes blind".
The reason you and I are having a great conversation is because, some people have chosen to embrace"Love" not war just like the Bible as recommends, not because am a Christian, she is Atheist or that guy is a Muslim or Hindu.

Today, there are several Satanists who know a lot about these whole hypnosis and witchcraft etc. but have chosen to look past it and become Christians, and from there own summations even believe Jesus Christ is real, and even seek him to protect them. Do your research? Have an "open mind", nobody knows "everything". No Religion addresses every issue in one voice, there is a different approach to everything. I have Islamist within my family, and trust me, they do attack us like we do also. But guess what? they do not have all the answers either. Love is the only thing that binds us together, not whether God exists or not. But whether Christ was gay and all of that, isn't all you there is to know.

Let's deal with those things that things that bring us together first then, later we deal with our differences. Broadcasting platforms like this should be used for that, sensitive information like this can raise questions our History or Science didn't provide answers for. Further confusion about certain things would not help anyone anyway, so why start in the first place?

Christianity has assisted people in getting vocations, jobs, accommodation and financial opportunities, why?, because that's what Bible preach and encourages those who do. I have contributed to helping others, as much as I have benefited.
Don't use those who use their ministry for solely profit to generalise the truth about Christianity.
Love is not legislated under any law, Christianity does! Islam I know of does as well. But how and whether you choose to apply it is all up to you.

And back to the OP, you claim you know everything about the Bible, and because we're a soul-winner, nobody can preach you? Please think again, wisdom is knowing the difference between what you actually know and what you think you know. Thanks!

I am in total agreement with the O.P. I think one of the problems we have in Nigeria is our contentment . Once a person goes into business and begins to earn something, we begin to celebrate them, invite them to tell the youths how it all started, and how they should follow the trail. Why is it that in developed countries, whenever a policy made by the Government is deemed unacceptable by the citizens, they take to the streets, strikes and social vices are deployed. Its not because the citizens don't know how to engage in small businesses, but because the Government has a responsibility to its citizens and respect that, but here in Nigeria we worship and mystify them. We know our rights but we have decided to accept anything thrown at us at the expense of giving them the opportunity to do the needful, not feeding their own pockets. Instead of investing in the so called Businesses we've painstakingly created we begin to feed from hand to mouth, why, because the money in circulation is fleeting into the hands of those we are stacking up Billions and taking it out of the system. Locally produced goods are expensive yet substandard, hence we fallback to imports (taking money out again). When will appreciation of other currencies like dollar not give us heart attacks. Until favorable Government policies for Educational and Extensive Business Research and Resources are made available by the Government (individuals are not given the liberty). Am afraid we will only continue the rat race and survival of the fittest which is becoming worse, as computers have almost replaced humans. Let the Government do their job, everything else will fall into place. Thank you.

If your definition of a man is based on what they wear, say and not what they actually "do", you haven't started yet !

hes nt serious, and wen he gets a job, he wont need u either

Speaking as a guy, love is the only bold vocabulary in ladies dictionary. So long as she's got my balls dangling beneath me at dat first sight, maam, i love her 4 real. Call it lust? Call me a jerk? Eitherways you'll be right
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