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Why Jesus’ parables make us uncomfortable

Why Jesus’ parables make us uncomfortable

It was once said, “religion is designed to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.” Jesus’ parables — short stories with moral lessons — were likewise designed to afflict, to draw us in but leave us uncomfortable. These teachings can be read as being about divine love and salvation, sure. But, their first listeners […]

Zimbabwe to Turn Into Islamic State As OPEC Funds Education Minister Lazarus Dokora With $20mil to Build 83 Muslim Schools

Zimbabwe to Turn Into Islamic State As OPEC Funds Education Minister Lazarus Dokora With $20mil to Build 83 Muslim Schools

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Lazarus Dokora who says Islam was the nation’s number one religion at independence in 1980, has secured a large $20 million loan from Islamic organisations to build Muslim schools in Zimbabwe. As part of a controversial grand plan to make Islam dominant in Zimbabwe’s education system, described as an ‘Islamic Jihad’, Dokora […]

Zambians Cautioned of False Prophets

Zambians Cautioned of False Prophets

Zambians have been advised to be able to distinguish genuine Prophets of God to false prophets through prayers. Every Home for Christ Regional Director Dr. Richard Kakuwa says many people are now going into the prophetic ministry for monetary gain. Dr Kakuwa says people should not simply believe everyone who claims to be a prophet, […]

Women who cry out ‘God’ during sex should be imprisoned

Women who cry out ‘God’ during sex should be imprisoned

It’s often uncontrollable to scream out certain words during sex but one religious man thinks that using God’s name should be punishable by a jail term. Dr John Hagee, a senior pastor of the Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, USA, believes that calling out ‘God’ during sex is one of the worst sins you […]

Ghanaian Pastor Vows To Discredit Prophet Makandiwa

Ghanaian Pastor Vows To Discredit Prophet Makandiwa

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has been branded as a trickster using occultic powers and charms to draw record crowds to his United Family International Church (UFIC), while performing dubious miracles, a group of pastors from Ghana are alleging. The pastors, mainly from Sekondi-Takoradi twin cities, have fallen out with Makandiwa’s spiritual father called,Victor Kusi Boateng also […]

Is Kicking Out Christianity And Islam the Answer?

Is Kicking Out Christianity And Islam the Answer?

I state right away that I do not think so. And why do I think kicking out Christianity and Islam is not the answer to development in Africa? I understand clearly the sentiments of those who would want Christianity and Islam kicked out of Africa. Yea, that sounds exciting. Isn’t it? Definitely this is a […]

Christianity Vs Rules

Christianity Vs Rules

It wouldn’t be a shameful thing to admit that, sometimes, the many rules that govern religion and faith can be quite frustrating. In fact, I’ve heard a number of people say that the thing that puts them off about church is the many rules and guidelines that make up Christianity. I had a friend long […]

Nigeria’s best known televangelist – TB Joshua

Nigeria’s best known televangelist – TB Joshua

The church building that collapsed in Lagos last year, killing dozens of people, was owned by one of Nigeria’s best-known evangelists, TB Joshua. The popular preacher who has claimed to perform miracles, including curing blindness and people with HIV. From a country littered with burgeoning churches, Temitope Balogun Joshua, or TB Joshua, as he’s known, […]

Africa – The Most Religious Place on Earth

Africa – The Most Religious Place on Earth

SOWETO, South Africa — Researchers have discovered the most religious place on earth: The area between the Sahara Desert and the southern tip of Africa. Here Christianity, and to a lesser extent Islam, are attracting followers in numbers not seen in more than 100 years. Soweto. Most people will remember this place for the role […]

Can Religion Save Africa?

Can Religion Save Africa?

In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani argues that most religious leaders play a positive role in Nigeria. Many religious leaders in Africa are regarded as superstars. Take the pastors of Nigeria’s mega-churches, for example. Their meetings pack stadiums across the continent. Their books are bestsellers in a […]

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