by Ojay Kaikai That was when the worry on the face of this visitor lifted. He was talking about Jesus Christ, while I thought he came looking for my roommate Jesus Dusantos, a cool guy from Greece. He plays trumpet in the University’s orchestra. “Have you met Jesus?” “Of course, he just left” Honestly I... Read More

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March 24, 2013

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6 things Christians should just stop saying

by Steve McSwain It is time. No, it is past time. Christians must stop saying the following things. 1. The Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God. It isn’t inerrant and not likely even in the “original manuscripts.” But then, I cannot say that with absolute certainty, anymore than anyone else can either. Why?... Read More

bible, Christianity, Evangelicals, Jesus-Is-The-Way, John 14:6, Proselytizing, Rapture Of Jesus, Religion In America, Religion News, Things Christians Say

February 28, 2013

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Two arguments: Abortion is murder, no it’s self defence

by Rachel Ogbu If debates could win Oscars, this probably would be a winner. This week on YNaija we will be engaging the issue of abortions from all views and though we know for a fact that in most circumstances it’s illegal in Nigeria, we would like to examine the moral question, is abortion murder or not?... Read More

abortion, Abortion Rights, bible, Religion, Reproductive Rights, Scripture Commentary

February 10, 2013

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Honor your father and your mother, no matter what

by Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Exodus 20:12 ESV : Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. I can not speak for men but I have learned that as a woman, it is very important to refrain from judging your mother... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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Cruel? and unusual: Judge orders prison inmate to write him a summary of the Bible

Since you are going to prison for a long time you might as well study the entire Old Testament a judge ordered a woman. A South Carolina woman has received an unusual sentence for drunk driving which included jail time and reading the Bible. Cassandra Belle Tolley, will spend eight years in prison and has been ordered to... Read More

bible, inmate, judge, Prison, summary

January 6, 2013

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Oldest American dies at 114 (PICTURED)

Mamie Rearden is described as a loving, God-fearing, southern belle from South Carolina who never spoke ill of anyone. Contrary to her golden spirit, she had the heart of a lion. She was married to her husband for 59 years until his death in 1979, and she raised 11 children. She was recognized by Guinness... Read More

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December 7, 2012

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Ralph Jones: Why is religion so afraid of women?

…though the Church likes to avoid the issue, there are numerous biblical commands and injunctions for women to be raped and treated like property. The latest in a long line of upsetting news for women, and women in religion, has hit us square in the face in the past 24 hours. The Christian Union at... Read More

bible, Bristol Christian Union, Christianity, Church, Conversations On Campus, Religion, Sexism, UK Universities & Education News, Women Bishops

December 7, 2012

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Parents beat their 7-year-old to death because he lied about the Bible and his homework?!

Police in Las Vegas allege that a 7-year-old boy was beaten to death by his parents after failing to read the Bible or do his homework. Roderick “RJ” Arrington Jr., was admitted to an area hospital on Nov. 29 because he was unresponsive, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Personnel there called officers to the... Read More

bible, homework, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Las Vegas, Markiece Palmer

November 25, 2012

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Opinion: Jesus was a feminist and so am I

by Vicky Beechingis Women were also among his [Jesus’] key financial supporters, paying the bills for him, his team, and their mission. I find myself living in an interesting tension. My Christian friends chide me for my overtly feminist views, while the atheist-feminist circles I move in despair at my commitment to what they see... Read More

bible, Christianity, feminism, Jesus Christ, masculine, men, Religion, St. Augustine, St. Paul, women

October 26, 2012

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The truth shall (not) set you free: Man charged for stealing bible

by Rachel Ogbu This man learnt too late that “the truth shall set you free” comes with a caveat. Ade Akindele, 25 has been charged before the Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing a King James Version of the Bible worth N1, 000. Akindele, unemployed with no fixed residence, was said to have removed a black... Read More

bible, crime, odd news, Theft

October 20, 2012

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TICKER: Unemployed man in court for allegedly stealing Bible

A 25-year-old unemployed man on Thursday appeared before Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with the theft of a King James Version of the Bible valued at N1,000. The accused, Ade Akindele, initially entered a “guilty” plea when the charge was read to him, but later changed to “not guilty.” The prosecutor, ASP Friday Eze, said that... Read More

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August 17, 2012

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Kogi governor’s aide nabbed in connection with church massacre

by Isi Esene The Kogi State police command has arrested two politicians said to be involved in the Deeper Life Bible Church attacks at Otite. The state’s commissioner of Police, Mohammadu Katsina, on Thursday said the command has identified the perpetrators of the attack which killed 20 people during a church service. Both politicians arrested... Read More

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June 21, 2012

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Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria is headless, and we are going nowhere

by Abimbola Adelakun In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Judges 17:6 (NIV) In the Holy Bible, a copy of which I used to own years ago – I can’t recall which version – the above passage is rendered as: In those days, there was no head in Israel... Read More

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A stranger told me an amazing story of a man named Jesus Christ

6 things Christians should just stop saying

Two arguments: Abortion is murder, no it’s self defence

Honor your father and your mother, no matter what

Cruel? and unusual: Judge orders prison inmate to write him a summary of the Bible

Oldest American dies at 114 (PICTURED)

Ralph Jones: Why is religion so afraid of women?

Parents beat their 7-year-old to death because he lied about the Bible and his homework?!

Opinion: Jesus was a feminist and so am I

The truth shall (not) set you free: Man charged for stealing bible

TICKER: Unemployed man in court for allegedly stealing Bible

Kogi governor’s aide nabbed in connection with church massacre

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria is headless, and we are going nowhere

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