KNOWLEDGE-
 The known knowns. 
 The known unknowns. 
 The unknown unknowns. 

WISDOM - The use of knowledge 

 When you live your life yourself, you take responsibility for your actions but when you are pushed, gingered, coerced to make a move, good or bad, you tend to care less about the outcome. However, there would come a time when you gotta accept that path that life has tossed you, knowing that nothing is vain, even though some are not expedient. Full understanding is a strong motivational force in directing one's commitment towards a project. With in-depth comprehension, one can then choose amongst other choices,to key into a venture. Even convictions can be influenced, the final choice of. Keying-in must be undertaken by the key persona. 
There is need for a working mindset, a living school of thought, a defined vision, an upheld principle and a chosen way of life. You can think and act different from the norm but reality checks should be made on the way, to ensure a measure of actualization I for one, think and guess you might agree with me, that the way of life should incorporate the socio-physical aspect of living. Being unique- standing out of the crowd should not necessarily mean one should distant one's self from other members on one's immediate community. The social interaction would privy one to resourceful informations, trends and vogue. 
The constant phenomenon, would create room for flexibility in your plan; accommodating new development in all facets of life, including your belief system. 
Whatever school of thought one chooses, proactiveness is key.
 Do you have a plan, make it plain. Abstract, general, vague goals ain't truly motivating. It kinda has to be personal. Being. Specific somehow makes it personal. At least you know without doubts, that you are chasing this point or the other for now-The Power of Focus. Give time, all the time necessary, to setting and achieving your specific goals. Bind them round your neck that you may not derail.
 Do NOT be deceived be uncertainties. Do not gamble except its an acceptable loss; do not even play to lose in the game of life. Yes, you can always win; if you come to every disparaging meeting with the mindset of negotiation. Negotiate to your advantage. 
I also think it is not every word of the Bible that should be taken as one spiritual bourgeois. Some are literally written with literal meaning and application. Their significance can be tested at face value and they will stand. Let him that think he standeth, take heed lest he falls. Check and. Double check to be sure. No one is an island of knowledge therefore in all your getting, get wisdom- proactive, practical use of knowledge; and get understanding- insight into the realities of life. It would guide your decisions and see you through in your chosen path.

 #Word.

Homosexuality in 3-D

·         Nature

·         Early exposure

·         Lack

…we all have some amount of evil/immorality burning within us. The responsibility lies in us to either curb or give expression to these innate urges.

In this ever changing world, where the despicable of yesterday has become today’s norm. Who sets standard of morality? Our culture, church, home, society, state law, or conscience?

The religious school condemns it outright; the society frowns at it; culture forbids it; Nations set up laws against it…yet it prevails- in secret.

One is moved to ponder if it is embedded in our genetic make-up, caused by our moral upbringing or perhaps it has evolved in humans due to the pressures of life. It truly begs the question of its origin. If it is caused by lack of morals, how is it that we have ministers and their children involved in it? If it were due to pressure, then we would have more homosexuals from Middle East Asian region where there are strict laws against sex and inter sexual relations.

Where then is the origin of this homosexuality or better put, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender LGBT?

Freethinking, free spirited, free minded…free free free, even solitude comes to mind as a major influence of this lifestyle. It is our understanding of life on earth and the desire to experiment through the sojourn that probably gave rise to homosexuality.

In my early school days, I learnt that survival was the economy of the world. Survive or die. However, this lifestyle seems to have defied that notion. Despite the millennium long pressure against it, it is not just rearing its head, its actually taking a grandiose stand for itself…having garnered the legal recognition of the foremost world power. Indeed, it has endured time.

I think in their freethinking mind, they concluded that the world is over populated. Therefore, they selflessly decide to put a stop to reproduction and a start to maintenance of the existing. Nevertheless, truth be told, marriage and sex with even the opposite sex is more for fun than procreation so they biblical point of going into the world and multiply does not really hold water.

Furthermore, a major argument that was proven biologically is that these desires are embedded within us/them. Even those who were not exposed to a homophobic environment grew up to discover that they lacked the required amount of testosterone and oestrogen that causes them to desire the opposite sex.

Scientifically, the body is explained to work like magnets, in which like poles repel and unlike poles attract sexually. Therefore, because they, the homosexuals, lack the right amount of attracting element, they blend towards whatever catches their fancy. That is why most start with innocently playing out their fantasy as bi-sexual before fully becoming homophobes. Truly, these LGBT traits has been recessive, even was expressed in us, probably while growing up but we did not allow such lifestyle sit in.

Some others grew in environment surrounded by same sex. Influenced by some freethinking minds, their bodies began to adjust to homophilia, and as they grew older, the affinity for homosexuality increased. These classes of homophobes are salvageable, if they be willing.

Finally, the core folks, majorly people of solitude/lonely lifestyle and the other extreme of self-willed fellas. In the course of their experimental life and inadequate satisfaction of their sexual urges, result to homo, bi and multi sexuality. These are the class that fucks anything including but not limited to animals and under aged, incest, chronic masturbators…even rapist. This mental disorder has no known cure yet but is controllable.

Then, there is the question of affection for same sex. This crux though in contention, this is the backbone of homosexuality. This is what really makes LGBTs seem human. It is against this backdrop of love, care, affection, and emotions that has sustained homosexuality to be beyond an experimental lifestyle. This has been recognised by science, nature and even has biblical backing.

Make love, not war.

Homosexuality in 3-D
• Nature
• Early exposure
• Lack
…we all have some amount of evil/immorality burning within us. The responsibility lies in us to either curb or give expression to these innate urges.
In this ever changing world, where the despicable of yesterday has become today’s norm. Who sets standard of morality? Our culture, church, home, society, state law, or conscience?
The religious school condemns it outright; the society frowns at it; culture forbids it; Nations set up laws against it…yet it prevails- in secret.
One is moved to ponder if it is embedded in our genetic make-up, caused by our moral upbringing or perhaps it has evolved in humans due to the pressures of life. It truly begs the question of its origin. If it is caused by lack of morals, how is it that we have ministers and their children involved in it? If it were due to pressure, then we would have more homosexuals from Middle East Asian region where there are strict laws against sex and intersexual relations.
Where then is the origin of this homosexuality or better put, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender LGBT?
Freethinking, free spirited, free minded…free free free, even solitude comes to mind as a major influence of this lifestyle. It is our understanding of life on earth and the desire to experiment through the sojourn that probably gave rise to homosexuality.
In my early school days, I learnt that survival was the economy of the world. Survive or die. However, this lifestyle seems to have defied that notion. Despite the millennium long pressure against it, it is not just rearing its head, its actually taking a grandiose stand for itself…having garnered the legal recognition of the foremost world power. Indeed, it has endured time.
I think in their freethinking mind, they concluded that the world is over populated. Therefore, they selflessly decide to put a stop to reproduction and a start to maintenance of the existing. Nevertheless, truth be told, marriage and sex with even the opposite sex is more for fun than procreation so they biblical point of going into the world and multiply does not really hold water.
Furthermore, a major argument that was proven biologically is that these desires are embedded within us/them. Even those who were not exposed to a homophobic environment grew up to discover that they lacked the required amount of testosterone and oestrogen that causes them to desire the opposite sex.
Scientifically, the body is explained to work like magnets, in which like poles repel and unlike poles attract sexually. Therefore, because they, the homosexuals, lack the right amount of attracting element, they blend towards whatever catches their fancy. That is why most start with innocently playing out their fantasy as bi-sexual before fully becoming homophobes. Truly, these LGBT traits has been recessive, even was expressed in us, probably while growing up but we did not allow such lifestyle sit in.
Some others grew in environment surrounded by same sex. Influenced by some freethinking minds, their bodies began to adjust to homophilia, and as they grew older, the affinity for homosexuality increased. These classes of homophobes are salvageable, if they be willing.
Finally, the core folks, majorly people of solitude/lonely lifestyle and the other extreme of self-willed fellas. In the course of their experimental life and inadequate satisfaction of their sexual urges, result to homo, bi and multi sexuality. These are the class that fucks anything including but not limited to animals and under aged, incest, chronic masturbators…even rapist. This mental disorder has no known cure yet but is controllable.
Then, there is the question of affection for same sex. This crux though in contention, this is the backbone of homosexuality. This is what really makes LGBTs seem human. It is against this backdrop of love, care, affection, and emotions that has sustained homosexuality to be beyond an experimental lifestyle. This has been recognised by science, nature and even has biblical backing.
Make love, not war.

DIGGING DEEP

DIGGING DEEP….The Quest for Truer Truth.

…perhaps in writing, I might myself, find truth.

Is Christianity just another religion that is in existence like any other before it?

I bet there are differing opinions for and against, with archived points to the chosen stance. A critical look at Christianity raises several questions, not just for it but also for all other existing religions. However, Christianity has chosen to play God (superiority) rather than exist at par with and like other religions. Christianity and its whims need no introduction hence, the focus in this work is their claim of superiority or as usually acclaimed- “The only way of life”.

                If it (Christianity) is the only way of life, it sure begs the question of its whereabouts thousands of years that life has been existing, especially in Africa; where nothing about it was ever known before the colonial era…including in Egypt, the archaeological origin of man.

Of a truth, there has been life, civilisation, and religion in Africa long before the European invasion of the 19^th century. The religion of that age and time had supreme authority and influence over the lives, policy, and coexistence of the people ceded to it geographically. The gods of the old religion blessed when honoured and wreaks havoc when angered. The only way to reach the gods was through the chief priests who stood as the custodian of the temple.

Furthermore, juxtaposing Christianity with Islam, which is as old and wide spread as it, we find out that Christianity came into Africa about the same period Islam entered.

From observation, it seemed whichever got to you first is the one you would cling on to. The Arabian exploration that conquered North Africa including Algeria, Egypt, Niger republic and chad, also swept into northern Nigeria through Sokoto. Led by the late Emir Al-mu’minin- Usman Dan Fodio; a firm jihadist of the nineteenth century. The movement ab initio was a forceful one; a “holy war” according to the laws of the Qur’an. Cruel as it seems, it also preached peace. It has spread across other parts of the country and has endured the times. The Islamic jihad law teaches, “A Muslim shall not willingly dwell in a land of unbelief, but if he has the means at his disposal, he should immigrate from it, to the Abode of Islam. Those Muslims dwelling in the Abode of Islam should wage the jihad against those in the Abode of war (the unbelievers).

It is in the unwritten books of the law that the Muslim jurists divided the world into two parts, the Abode of Islam and the Abode of war- that is, the territory not under Muslim rule.

It is the duty of every Muslim to summon the unbelievers to embrace Islam; if they accept the invitation, they become members of the Muslim community and their territory becomes part of the Abode of Islam. If they refuse, they should be fought against; if they are defeated, those captured in the war becomes slaves…

That movement led to the birthing of some of the northern empires like Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Ilorin etc.

It is assumed and rightly so, that the Christian invaders unlike the Arabic foot soldiers, came through the sea- that is, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Lagos waterways. This probably led to the wide spread Christianity in the east and the south-south Nigeria.

Back to the point in view, Christianity like every other new religion in Nigeria came in an era of religious transition and was widely embraced. However, apart from the stories of the Bible, looking critically around us, it is obvious that the new religions bore better palate to the people.

-A religion where they can still supposedly call forth their blessings,

-A religion in which they do not have to offer regular blood sacrifices,

-A religion that offers supernatural gift/abilities,

-A religion that preaches peace and forbearance,

-A religion in which you do not get instant punishment for your crimes,

-A great life after death…

      What more can one ask for?

That is freedom at its best…and most new religion bears that on their platter.

The only major exception that Christianity offers is its policy of being all encompassing, a Free State system and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. The only limitation however, is the variable requirement of Faith, whose variance for efficacy is unknown.

Every religion holds different claims, promises, and abilities. That only makes true one thing of the human race- that religion is the new opium for the weak, ignorant, and desperate. Nevertheless, I have seen the strong hold fast to their faith and have prevailed in it…perhaps; religion is the way of life (and Christianity, the only way of life).

On supremacy and Nigeria as a case in study, research has it that the Islamic movement advised their new converts to destroy their old deities and follow Allah; they did and nothing happened to them. The Christians destroyed their shrines too and liberated communities from idol worship and the people lived free. This indeed establishes hierarchy in the spiritual realm, that the new religion is superior to older religion. Perhaps truly, the new religions believe in same God but bear different names and share some watered down story line.

Furthermore, I am yet to see, read, or even hear it ever said that a Christian is binding someone from the shackles of Islam or a Muslim casting away the spirit of Buddha from anyone. They only renounce and switch faith. This further illuminate something more- this is the era of free religion and some even mistakenly hold the thought that there is no God- Atheism. You can even decide to live life without any religious affiliation- Free thinkers; and still be free and successful. Whatever you do not believe, they say, will not work for/against you. So where does that leave us? Is science the new religion? Because it sure seems to hold its own claims and promises too. I think they have their own sect called the Realist.

You might wonder where I belong, even though that is inconsequential, I will tell you nonetheless. All religions beg questions of reasonable doubt. Most religion do not have constants- real constants because even the scientific constants are subject to change upon new discovery. Religions attribute people’s success to luck, grace, star, destiny, sacrifice…nothing is certain, and none has prove to hold true and infallible over time. There are always slippery slopes alongside.

However, they all share hope of continuous life. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hindu, all promise great life on earth, and glorious life after death. Even scientists are searching for life in other planets, while trying to make humans live-forever via mutation and other genetic coding process. Moreover, they sure are making steady progress in that regard.

Conclusively, Christianity, the only religion that dares promise “eternal damnation” in the afterlife, seems to be the religion with the better storyline.

No matter what religious affiliation one chooses, two things are involved: either you are fully in it or you should not be there at all.

-The billions of people practising Buddhism cannot all be foolish,

-The billions of Muslims world over cannot possibly be all foolish,

-The billions of people practising the Christian faith cannot be a conglomerate of fool, same goes for Hindu, and other religions.

Perhaps science is the new, better put, upcoming religion of our time…

Only the future can tell the truth.

My take: wherever you find heart’s peace, dwell therein.

                                                                                                                                       Mbonu Eric.