Nigerians In America - Articles - Religion & Philosophy

One or the Other

no@spam.com (Sefi Atta) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:30:00 EDT

I used to think that I was blessed to grow up in a family where I could celebrate both Christian and Moslem holidays and considered myself fortunate to have been spared the burden of choosing between the two. However, I have been conflicted occasionally...

Now 36 Years Old, Am I The Last Nigerian Virgin?

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Though I am certain of receiving instant forgiveness and mercy from God if for any reason I engage in premarital sex or extra-marital sex any day, I am however not at liberty to do as my heart so wishes…

How I Found God In The Dissecting Room

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:30:00 EDT

Having been drawn to the theories of evolution and the concept of humanism, I began to doubt the existence of God and believed more in the Big Bang Theory. The Bible to me was a collection of fables and Jewish mythology…

The Gift Of Innocence

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Chichi, my life is incomplete without you. Make haste, my princess and join the chariots that will ferry us out of this world into the courts of heaven…

The 21st Century Christian Brand

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:30:00 EDT

The contemporary brand of Christianity in Nigeria is in dire need of re-branding. We need to face reality and accept the fact that we have failed to meet our own expectations and that of the wider society...

Desiring A Heart Of Worship

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EDT

Though entertainment has become one of the biggest industries worldwide, and that for obvious reasons, but a couple of 'concerned' Christians feel the church should focus more on meeting the spiritual needs of people...

Religion In Nigeria: Do You Really Believe In God?

no@spam.com (Ola Olurin) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Religion, I believe, was created to control the ignorant. If you are looking to me to tell you there is no God, don’t. I have no clue. He’s never talked to me. He’s been extremely silent…

Deliver Me From Sexual Temptations!

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:00 EDT

Much as I was growing in my love-relationship with God, I experienced some degree of struggle with sexual temptations which awed me. In my naïve mind, I had thought that getting born again would assuage the sexual tension most young men face from their teen years...

A Paper Delivered By Dr. Carl-Collins Ogunshola Oshodi To The International Association Of Roman Catholic Knights On It's 105th Centenary In the Vatican

no@spam.com (Carl Collins Ogunshola Oshodi) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Comrades, the gift of freedom is ours by right, but the home we seek resides not in some distant land, or in some unrealistic havens for our self pity...

I Dread The Cross Of Christ

no@spam.com (Felix-Abrahams Obi) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Does it not strike us that the frenzy of Christmas is not matched by the seeming lack luster appeal of Easter? There seem to be no bonanzas and sales. Yet Easter is one of the most hallowed of Christian traditions...