The Al-Shabab Attacks – The Ugly Side of Religion

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john john 12 years ago

well written n i agree with you.religion has derailed people from seeking the truth.i concur with you very much

well written n i agree with you.religion has derailed people from seeking the truth.i concur with you very much
HASSAN 12 years ago

“There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has surely grasped a strong handle which knows no brea ...
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“There should be no compulsion in religion. Surely, right has become distinct from wrong; so whosoever refuses to be led by those who transgress, and believes in Allah, has surely grasped a strong handle which knows no breaking. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” Holy Quran 2:257
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Light 12 years ago

Funny how people are insulting one religion because of this crime and not saying anything about CHRISTIANITY (brought to Africa through the white man's gun) that enslaved colonized murdered all over the world for hundreds of ...
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Funny how people are insulting one religion because of this crime and not saying anything about CHRISTIANITY (brought to Africa through the white man's gun) that enslaved colonized murdered all over the world for hundreds of years. Extremism is extremism and those that are hating muslims for the acts of the extreme are no different from them. We are all children of God
PEACE 12 years ago

NOT UNTIL THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS IS BEEN SETTLED EQUALLY THERE SHALL BE NO PEACE.
U GO TO SOMEONE COUNTRY AND KILL EVEN THE INNOCENT PEOPLE AND U WISH THEIR LOVE ONE'S ALIVE TO ACCEPT THAT AND PRETEND NOTHING HAS HAPPEN?
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NOT UNTIL THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS IS BEEN SETTLED EQUALLY THERE SHALL BE NO PEACE.
U GO TO SOMEONE COUNTRY AND KILL EVEN THE INNOCENT PEOPLE AND U WISH THEIR LOVE ONE'S ALIVE TO ACCEPT THAT AND PRETEND NOTHING HAS HAPPEN?
ALWAYS THE ROOT CAUSE IS THE CAUSE OF THE REACTION.GOD IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THIS WARS BUT WHEN THE STRONG OF YOU WANTS THE WEAK TO OBEY HIM WITH FORCE, THAT OBEYANCE WILL BE ONLY FOR A SHORT WHILE,IF A CHILD DOES NOT ALLOW ITS MOTHER TO SLEEP, HE WILL ALSO NOT SLEEP.
OBTT 12 years ago

THERE IS GOING TO BE WAR VERY SOON. A WORLD RELIGIOUS WAR. MUSLIMS WILL BE DEFEATED. MUSLIMS ARE TOO WAR-LIKE. THEY LIKE BLOODSHED. THE EARLIER THE WORLD FIGHT AGAINST THIS RELIGION THE BETTER. THEY HAVE INFILTRATED POWERS OF ...
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THERE IS GOING TO BE WAR VERY SOON. A WORLD RELIGIOUS WAR. MUSLIMS WILL BE DEFEATED. MUSLIMS ARE TOO WAR-LIKE. THEY LIKE BLOODSHED. THE EARLIER THE WORLD FIGHT AGAINST THIS RELIGION THE BETTER. THEY HAVE INFILTRATED POWERS OF THE WORLD AND PREACHING ENMITY. BRITAIN, WHO EVEN BROUGHT CHRISTIANITY TO AFRICA ARE UNDER SIEGE. THEY SO MUCH TRUST THESE MUSLIMS WHO HAVE NOTHING FOR THEM EXCEPT HATRED. MUSLIMS ARE PLACED IN HIGH PLACES IN GREAT BRITAIN AND HIDING UNDER THEIR VEILS PREACH HATRED FOR AFRICANS WHO IN MAJORITY ARE CHRISTIANS. THE WORLD SHOULD RISE UP TO FIGHT THIS RELIGION.
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TRUTH 12 years ago

Foreign workers in these countries are treated like slaves, especially workers from africa and asia.They treat africans like animals.

Foreign workers in these countries are treated like slaves, especially workers from africa and asia.They treat africans like animals.
Dan 12 years ago

Please you don't know the conditions there, don't lead people into slavery. I live in Riyadh and it is pathetic to see our young women here being maltreated.

Please you don't know the conditions there, don't lead people into slavery. I live in Riyadh and it is pathetic to see our young women here being maltreated.
Kofi Babone 12 years ago

God / Allah is omnipotent, yet these fanatics will not leave it to God / Allah to fight his / her own battles. They must use their own fanaticism to murder everyone who does not subscribe to their fanaticism in the name of Go ...
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God / Allah is omnipotent, yet these fanatics will not leave it to God / Allah to fight his / her own battles. They must use their own fanaticism to murder everyone who does not subscribe to their fanaticism in the name of God / Allah

Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

So your religion reverce you you from God,s Love for mankind?

So your religion reverce you you from God,s Love for mankind?
Jah love 12 years ago

The social media and governments should ban popularization of Alkaeda, bokoharam, Al shabab and all other terrorist cells world wide. A popular song and dance such as alkaeda in Ghana and other African countries should be ban ...
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The social media and governments should ban popularization of Alkaeda, bokoharam, Al shabab and all other terrorist cells world wide. A popular song and dance such as alkaeda in Ghana and other African countries should be banned or discouraged, in order not to mislead the youth.
jamus 12 years ago

i agree with you

i agree with you
Oyibaba 12 years ago

Concern, why are you using the name of God in Vain?

Concern, why are you using the name of God in Vain?
jamus 12 years ago

i know your dont belive in God,because if you do, you will know that there is no religión in world that promote violence.those people that kill in the name of religión are the agents of devil.

i know your dont belive in God,because if you do, you will know that there is no religión in world that promote violence.those people that kill in the name of religión are the agents of devil.
CONCERN 12 years ago

I WONDER WHY MORTALS HAVE COMPLETLY MISUNDERSTOOD GOD. HOW CAN MAN FIGHT FOR GOD. AND BY THE WAY, DIDN'T GOD CREATE ALL MEN? ALL MUST RISE AND FIGHT THIS NEW EVIL IN OUR WORLD

I WONDER WHY MORTALS HAVE COMPLETLY MISUNDERSTOOD GOD. HOW CAN MAN FIGHT FOR GOD. AND BY THE WAY, DIDN'T GOD CREATE ALL MEN? ALL MUST RISE AND FIGHT THIS NEW EVIL IN OUR WORLD
wiseman 12 years ago

the mentality of muslims is so weak ,nothing they could understand weather he or she educated the muslim region is a hatred region and jelousy valience is what they worship thier very very primitive people to extend that the ...
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the mentality of muslims is so weak ,nothing they could understand weather he or she educated the muslim region is a hatred region and jelousy valience is what they worship thier very very primitive people to extend that they acn kill you even you call mohamed name
Tonxy 12 years ago

I wonder if u r truly a human being. your article is baseless and very stupid. who told you there is nothing like religion? I really pity you.

I wonder if u r truly a human being. your article is baseless and very stupid. who told you there is nothing like religion? I really pity you.
Nyamekye 12 years ago

No insult in the name of God.

No insult in the name of God.
Brain 12 years ago

MUSLIMS very bad religion so far in the world

MUSLIMS very bad religion so far in the world

PITO 12 years ago

LOOK, I WAS READING A MUSLIM PAMPHLET HANDED TO ME ON THE STREETS ONE DAY, AFTER THE FIRST PAGE, I BECAME AFRAID SO I THREW IT AWAY AND RUN FULL SPEED. IN THAT PASSAGE, MOHAMED WENT TO PREACH TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE AND THEY REF ...
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LOOK, I WAS READING A MUSLIM PAMPHLET HANDED TO ME ON THE STREETS ONE DAY, AFTER THE FIRST PAGE, I BECAME AFRAID SO I THREW IT AWAY AND RUN FULL SPEED. IN THAT PASSAGE, MOHAMED WENT TO PREACH TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE AND THEY REFUSED HIS MESSAGE. ON HIS (mUHAMED) WAY HOME, ANGEL GABREEL APPEARED ABOVE HIM AND ASKED "MOHAMED IF YOU PREFER, I WILL LET THE MOUNTAINS CRUSH THIS PEOPLE'' ...I DID'NT READ ANY FURTHER. GENERALLY RELIGION PUTS THE LIFE OF UNBELIEVERS IN THE HANDS OF BELIEVERS FROM WHAT THIS PASSAGE MADE ME UNDERSTAND. SO IN MY OPINION, WE NEED RELIGION TO FEEL GOOD, BUT WE NEED HUMANISM TO TOLERATE EACH OTHER. PITO, I'M OUT.
natty 12 years ago

The Quran tells them to kill in surah 9:29 and not to force anyone or kill in surah 2:256. They are just a bunch of confused lunatics.

The Quran tells them to kill in surah 9:29 and not to force anyone or kill in surah 2:256. They are just a bunch of confused lunatics.
kofi 12 years ago

Top Ten People The Bible Tells You To Kill
By: Matthew Chatterton

Many Christians claim the bible is the ultimate moral authority. Is this really the case? I mean, the bible does say “thou shalt not kill”, doesn't it? ...
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Top Ten People The Bible Tells You To Kill
By: Matthew Chatterton

Many Christians claim the bible is the ultimate moral authority. Is this really the case? I mean, the bible does say “thou shalt not kill”, doesn't it? Well, what else does it say?

Here is my top ten list of people the Bible says to kill.

10) Anyone who doesn't believe a priest

“Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the LORD your God must be put to death. Such evil must be purged from Israel.” Deuteronomy 17: 12 NLT

To disallow the questioning of ideas or the challenging of claims is to regulate thoughts and imprison minds. When someone tells us to sacrifice our intellectual freedom, it means they want to control us.

9) Fortunetellers

“A man or a woman who acts as a medium or fortuneteller shall be put to death by stoning; they have no one but themselves to blame for their death.” Leviticus 20: 27 NAB

Now I don't see fortunetellers as good for society but I also find them relatively inconsequential. What little suffering fortunetellers cause would be far outweigh by the genocide of those people. This the opposite of morality.

8) Witches

“Do not allow a sorceress to live.” Exodus 22: 18 NIV

The authors of the bible believed in witchcraft! This is similar to killing fortunetellers but I just feel compelled to laugh.

7) Those who work on the Sabbath

“The LORD then gave these further instructions to Moses: 'Tell the people of Israel to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you forever. It helps you to remember that I am the LORD, who makes you holy. Yes, keep the Sabbath day, for it is holy. Anyone who desecrates it must die; anyone who works on that day will be cut off from the community. Work six days only, but the seventh day must be a day of total rest. I repeat: Because the LORD considers it a holy day, anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death.' “ Exodus 31:12-15 NLT

Am I supposed to believe that mowing the lawn on a Saturday makes me deserving of death? Somebody who is a hard working member of society deserves death because they pulled an extra day of work? To be killed for a "sign of a covenant" means that somebody very petty got really pissy. This does not sound like a just god.

6) Non-virgins

“But if this charge is true (that she wasn't a virgin on her wedding night), and evidence of the girls virginity is not found, they shall bring the girl to the entrance of her fathers house and there her townsman shall stone her to death, because she committed a crime against Israel by her unchasteness in her father's house. Thus shall you purge the evil from your midst.” Deuteronomy 22: 20-21 NAB

First of all, how could you provide proof of virginity?

Man: “Where's your virginity?”

Woman (hopefully not a girl): “Umm, it might be under the bed.”

Man: “Oh, you better not have lost it!”

Secondly, what harm did she cause that would even be remotely worthy of being stoned to death? What difference does an arbitrary piece of paper saying she's betrothed make?

I guess paper DOES beat rock. Oh, wait! That still makes no sense.

5) Homosexuals

"If a man lies with a male as with a women, both of them shall be put to death for their abominable deed; they have forfeited their lives." Leviticus 20: 13 NAB

Causing suffering for homosexuals by killing them and terrorizing the ones you don't know of yet because they did something that was none of your goddamn business is the opposite of morality.

I am reminded of the previous blog post in which I stated that the Nazis exterminated between 10,000 and 15,000 homosexuals.

4) Followers of other religions

“Whoever sacrifices to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed.” Exodus 22:20 NIV

One, why does God want sacrifices? Does he love the smell of blood in the morning? This verse, amongst others, has been the cause of many holy wars fought between Christians and other theists. The death and destruction caused and justified by this verse is immoral.

3) Sons of sinners

“Make ready to slaughter his sons for the guilt of their fathers; Lest they rise and posses the earth, and fill the breadth of the world with tyrants.” Isaiah 14: 21 NAB

Is it moral for a child to be punished for things they did not do? Why should a child inherit a father's guilt? How would this even happen? “Like father, like son.” is a saying that carries no weight in reality. This is causing suffering when no possible harm has been done. It is immoral.

2) Atheists like me

“They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul; and everyone who would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, was to be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.” 2 Chronicles 15: 12-13 NAB

I am often asked why I concern myself with religion when I don't have one. This is one reason why. Am I really supposed to be respectful of a religion that says to kill me because I use my mind to think rationally? I will not respect any religions that will convict me of a thought crime.

Since when is such bigotry and hatred any aspect of morality?

1) Rape victims

“If within the city a man comes upon a maiden who is betrothed, and has relations with her, you shall bring them both out of the gate of the city and there stone them to death: the girl because she did not cry out for help though she was in the city, and the man because he violated his neighbors wife.” Deuteronomy 22: 23-24 NAB

One thing is made perfectly clear. The man is to be put to death, not because he raped a woman, but because he defiled a man's property. Way to take the moral high-ground, Bible. More importantly, did it not occur the authors of the Bible that, when a woman is being raped, she may go into shock or be petrified with fear? That shock and or fear would be an impediment to screaming.

This is nothing but victim-blaming and it fuels rape-culture. This is immoral.

Conclusion:

Morality is composed of sympathy, empathy, and reciprocal altruism. It is reasoned and argued, as it has been throughout the ages, for the purpose of figuring out how best to maximize prosperity and minimize suffering. The Bible fails, utterly, at this.

Which numbers on the list do YOU fit?
"truth" 12 years ago

@kofi. You will remain confused because you are being thought blindly and with acrimony. Do you notice that all your quotes come from the OLD TESTAMENT? I don't condemn the O.T but all these laws you've quoted were given thro ...
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@kofi. You will remain confused because you are being thought blindly and with acrimony. Do you notice that all your quotes come from the OLD TESTAMENT? I don't condemn the O.T but all these laws you've quoted were given through Moses in the instance of the children of Israel which Jesus Himself answering the Pharisees, said they were given because of the hardness of the heart of the people at that time but that was not God's plan for His people.(Matthew 19:1-9) Jesus Christ came to restore the TRUE NATURE of God with the NEW TESTAMENT teachings which is the foundation on which Christianity is built. "Greater Love has no man this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13) Christians believe in FORGIVENESS and not RETALIATION. Please, kofi study the teachings of Jesus Christ and it will never instruct you to go and kill even your enemy.
Jak 12 years ago

Wisdom do u really read the Quaran? Oh! Allah save these people.

Wisdom do u really read the Quaran? Oh! Allah save these people.
EXISTENTIALIST 12 years ago

ARAB MOSLEMS WERE INVOLVED IN SLAVE TRADE IN EAST AFRICA. THEY WERE RAIDING AFRICAN VILLAGES CATCHING AFRICANS AND SELLING THEM INTO SLAVERY.

ARAB MOSLEMS WERE INVOLVED IN SLAVE TRADE IN EAST AFRICA. THEY WERE RAIDING AFRICAN VILLAGES CATCHING AFRICANS AND SELLING THEM INTO SLAVERY.
ALHASSAN 12 years ago

I Meant to say there is no contradiction in the Quran.

I Meant to say there is no contradiction in the Quran.
Nii Yebuah 12 years ago

CHRITIANS BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS ERFECT. MUSLIMS BELIEVE THE QURAN IS PERFECT. HINDUS BELIEVE THEIR HOLY BOOK IS PERFECT. THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH RELIGION.

ALL BELIEVERS THINK THEY HAVE THE TRUTH. THEY ARE RIGHT EVERYBODY E ...
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CHRITIANS BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS ERFECT. MUSLIMS BELIEVE THE QURAN IS PERFECT. HINDUS BELIEVE THEIR HOLY BOOK IS PERFECT. THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH RELIGION.

ALL BELIEVERS THINK THEY HAVE THE TRUTH. THEY ARE RIGHT EVERYBODY ELSE IS WRONG.
Light 12 years ago

I guess the Bible is more coherent? it says an eye for an eye than it says turn the other cheek or that Jesus came to bring the sword. You guys are no different from those al shabab who BELIEVE that GOD is on their side. L ...
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I guess the Bible is more coherent? it says an eye for an eye than it says turn the other cheek or that Jesus came to bring the sword. You guys are no different from those al shabab who BELIEVE that GOD is on their side. Losers.
akos 12 years ago

PITO BE WISE AND READ YOUR BIBLE JOHN 3:16. BE BLESSED

PITO BE WISE AND READ YOUR BIBLE JOHN 3:16. BE BLESSED

JOEMOORE 12 years ago

i agree with you. because they never condanm anything Evils muslims do.im calling on all those muslims leaders telling the Suprem Court of Ghana to deliver justice without a fear to come out to condanm this terrorist without ...
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i agree with you. because they never condanm anything Evils muslims do.im calling on all those muslims leaders telling the Suprem Court of Ghana to deliver justice without a fear to come out to condanm this terrorist without a fear because those victims are all Innocent people. if really they love peace.
Ras 12 years ago

you are the same as this idiot.
guest what: they think the same for any one that not in they're group.

you are the same as this idiot.
guest what: they think the same for any one that not in they're group.
kofigo 12 years ago

y dnt u use ur hand and head to do somthin sensibl rather dan sitin to write dis sensles article.

y dnt u try goin to afghanistan, pakistan, etc to educate de al.shabab nd al.quaeda militants on dis article of urs nd lets ...
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y dnt u use ur hand and head to do somthin sensibl rather dan sitin to write dis sensles article.

y dnt u try goin to afghanistan, pakistan, etc to educate de al.shabab nd al.quaeda militants on dis article of urs nd lets see if wil return to ghana alive. when u hav freedom den u abuse it with sensles talks.
Yamo 12 years ago

The author of this article is trying to oversimplify the issue. Yes this is about religion, but, it is also about politics. This sect of Muslim religion, that is not to say all Muslims, just this ideology of religion, not on ...
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The author of this article is trying to oversimplify the issue. Yes this is about religion, but, it is also about politics. This sect of Muslim religion, that is not to say all Muslims, just this ideology of religion, not only want everyone to be of their belief, but also want that religion to be the political base of rule.
Light 12 years ago

What do you think is happening in Somalia?? Who told you they dont stand maybe you choose not to listen. Even in Nigeria Boko Haram is fought by local MUSLIM militias. Ignorant!

What do you think is happening in Somalia?? Who told you they dont stand maybe you choose not to listen. Even in Nigeria Boko Haram is fought by local MUSLIM militias. Ignorant!
JESUS is LORD 12 years ago

do u find Christians doing same ,mr writer,why because Christianity is no religion at all but Jesus came to save the souls of men as you.believe in God and not religion .GOD has made the way Jesus Christ

do u find Christians doing same ,mr writer,why because Christianity is no religion at all but Jesus came to save the souls of men as you.believe in God and not religion .GOD has made the way Jesus Christ
HASSAN 12 years ago

THE SHOCKING TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY'S FOUNDER

If by today’s Christianity we understand faith in Christ as:

The heavenly Son of God or one in a trinity, who did not belong to earthly humanity, but who lived in the divin ...
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THE SHOCKING TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY'S FOUNDER

If by today’s Christianity we understand faith in Christ as:

The heavenly Son of God or one in a trinity, who did not belong to earthly humanity, but who lived in the divine likeness and glory.

Who came down from heaven to earth, who took upon himself a human form, so he made preparation for men's sins by his own blood upon the cross.

Who was then resurrected from physical death and raised to the right hand of God, as the Lord of his own people.Who believes in him, who hears their prayers, and guides them.

Who will come again with the clouds of heaven to judge the world and cast down all the foes of God.

Who will bring his own people with him unto the home of heavenly light so that they may become like His glorified body.

If this is today’s Christianity, then such Christianity was founded in what is believed to be the writings of St. Paul' NOT Jesus. However St. Paul said “I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:11".

Yet modern New Testament scholars are all in agreement that Paul was not the author of all the -14- apostels that was atributed to him for more than 19- centuries. Did Paul recieve any revelation from Christ? for answers we will examine Pauls' records in the Bible.

Where did Paul go after Jesus' first encounter?

During the encounter Paul said Jesus ordered him “Go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do. 11 my companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me.” Acts 22:10-11

Shockingly Paul gave a totally contradictory story to the Galatians stating: “But when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not consult any man, 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.” Galatians 1:15-17

Who taught making a living from preaching?

Paul quoted Jesus by saying: “The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:3 {for more info See 2 Corinthians 11:5-15}

Jesus said “As you go, preach this message: The kingdom of heaven is near. ... Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.” Matthew 10:7-10 Nowhere in the Bible was Jesus quoted with a different teaching.

The Mystery of Salvation?

Jesus said "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." Matthew 5:17

Paul said “For he {JESUS} himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations."Ephesians 2:14

Amazingly when a man asked Jesus: "what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" (Jesus answered)... keep the commandments." Matthew 19:17

Yet Paul said “All who rely on observing the law are under a curse. 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree (crucified)." Galatians 3:10 "I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!" Galatians 2:21 God gave the Jew's a law: "for a hanged man is accursed by God Deuteronomy 21:23".Is the Christ cursed by Gods own law?

Is it possible that Jesus picked a cursed man to baptize Paul and to give him his sight? Paul himself said on Acts 22:12 "A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. He stood beside me and said, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!'". Note that three years after Jesus, Ananias has no knowladge that Jesus died to save those who believed in him from the curse of the law?

The Mystery of the original sin?

Jesus says: “If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. .. If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin.” John 15:22. its obvious they are sinners not until Jesus came and said: “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17. Was Jesus saying there were righteous people before he died for our sins?

Paul said, “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”Romans 5:12 .In reality God was very clear on the fact that there is no inheritance of sin as shown in Deuteronomy 14:16: “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” and Ezekiel 18:17: “He will not die for his father's sin; he will surely live.”

The Mysterious Prophecy of Paul

God said “If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken." Deuteronomy 18:22”

Paul said “We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep {physically died} in him. according to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep {physically died}. 16 for the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17.

Paul agreed with the other gospel writers, in the fact that Jesus would return in their lifetime. And this is what they claim is Jesus' word: “I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Matthew 24:34 (Mark 13:30, Luke 21:32, John 21:22, Matthew 16:28).

Did God change his mind? God answers “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.” Numbers 23:19.

The Apostle That Never...

In the Bible it was God’s intention to have only twelve apostles for Jesus: "The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."Revelation 21:14

That is why they must find a replacement for Judas, indeed, they choose Matthias as in Acts 1:26: "Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles."

Paul said “On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Jews. For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles."Galatians 2:7-8

In all the 22 times in the Bible where Paul is referred to as an "apostle", only twice is he referred to as an apostle by someone other than himself! These two instances were only stated in the book of Acts,where we also learn that Peter said "Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.” Acts 15:7

Yet Paul said “And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles." 1Timothy 2:7

The Mysterious Encounter

Paul said on Acts 22:6 "About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, 'Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me? 8 “Who are you, Lord?” Were there any witnesses? Indeed, for Paul said “the people with me saw the light but didn't hear the voice.”

The book of Acts gives a different account of Paul’s own statement “the men traveling with Saul ... they heard the sound but did not see anyone.” Acts 9:7

The Theology of Grace?

Jesus never mentioned the word Grace as seen HERE yet paul said "Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace." Galatians 5 :2-4

Surprisingly paul causes Timothy to have fallen from grace as on Acts 16:3 "Paul wanted to take him {Timothy} along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek."

Modern Medicine has proved that circumcision has a lot of health benefits especially in preventing the transmission of many diseases.

The source of Pauls' Knowledge ?

Paul said: "I was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers." Acts 22:14

Yet the first book in Judaism states “Now Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah." Genesis 25:1. And that wife has six sons: “The sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine, whom she bore, were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah.” 1 Chronicles 1:32

Paul said “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son.” Hebrews 11:17 Did Abraham have one or two sons since paul said "for it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman." Galatians 4:22

Paul states “Then the people asked for a king, and he gave them Saul son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.”Acts 13:21.

Shockingly Judaism teaches: "Saul was thirty years old when he became king and he reigned over Israel forty-two years." 1 Samuel 13:1. Yet in the original Hebrew text King Saul reigned for ONLY TWO YEARS as seen HERE

Paul's Tribe Mystery?

In the Bible the Tribe of Benjamin had long ceased to exist hundreds of years before Paul, and Pharisee families are unknown in Tarsus. Yet Paul clam "I'm an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin." Romans 11:1

The Old Testament states “The people grieved for Benjamin, because the Lord had made a gap in the tribes of Israel."Judges 21:15

Eleven or Twelve Apostles?

Paul's never mention the death of Apostle Judas'by hanging himself. Yet in Matthew 27:5 “So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself”. Therefore the twelve apostles became eleven before Jesus Resurrection.

Paul wrote “that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.” 1 Corinthians 15:4

Who inspired Paul?

Paul admitted he had the blood of the early Christians in his hands by stating “I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison." Acts 22:4

Yet God told David “You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood.” 1 Chronicles 28:3.

Paul saw a light falling from heaven when he saw what he thought to be Jesus. Yet Jesus said "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven” Luke 10:18
"truth" 12 years ago

@HASSAN. I don't blame your ignorance and total lack of knowledge of the Bible. I blame your teacher who with all acrimony has brainwashed you. Your teacher has painstakingly tried to expose the Bible as a Book of contradicti ...
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@HASSAN. I don't blame your ignorance and total lack of knowledge of the Bible. I blame your teacher who with all acrimony has brainwashed you. Your teacher has painstakingly tried to expose the Bible as a Book of contradictions but has failed miserably. If you want I will give you a contact email address and I will help you for you to know how all what you have posted are just rubbish.
agbejojototo 12 years ago

u are a big fool all these u ve written is nonsense becos u read the bible wthout praying that is why u will never never understnd and since u are a terrorist u will die in ur sins

u are a big fool all these u ve written is nonsense becos u read the bible wthout praying that is why u will never never understnd and since u are a terrorist u will die in ur sins
natty 12 years ago

KABOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's all they know. When a christian converts no one cares but when a muslim converts they sort after his life.

KABOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's all they know. When a christian converts no one cares but when a muslim converts they sort after his life.
Deen 12 years ago

You should read 9:28 before 9:29. Just don't follow what the internet tells you. Use your brain. 9:29 is referring to 9:28.

You should read 9:28 before 9:29. Just don't follow what the internet tells you. Use your brain. 9:29 is referring to 9:28.
Dirty, primitive, violent, useless 12 years ago

Moslems are anti-development, anti-human, worshipers of vagina, non deserving to live among civilised people

Moslems are anti-development, anti-human, worshipers of vagina, non deserving to live among civilised people
GENERAL YONI 12 years ago

I went back in time to read about the Christian crusades,,, Trust me they were very brutal

So please !!!!!!

I went back in time to read about the Christian crusades,,, Trust me they were very brutal

So please !!!!!!
Jerry Sodeman 12 years ago

To read about the Crusades you have to get a history book. This was a phase that the Roman Catholic church went through. The first crusade was about 1,000 years after Jesus walked the earth. It took that long for Christian ...
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To read about the Crusades you have to get a history book. This was a phase that the Roman Catholic church went through. The first crusade was about 1,000 years after Jesus walked the earth. It took that long for Christianity to be perverted into something that it was not. It his been centuries since the last one.
On the other hand, Mohammed took up the sword himself, and today his followers are killing one another and others.
Nii Yebuah 12 years ago

All religions have been violent. Have you forgotten Northern Ireland?

All religions have been violent. Have you forgotten Northern Ireland?
Dirty, primitive, violent, useless 12 years ago

True, true, anything negative in this world is attributable to muslims and their useless region. what at all are they after? Misuse of the word , PEACE. where ever there are muslims, then be assure of violence, stealing, filt ...
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True, true, anything negative in this world is attributable to muslims and their useless region. what at all are they after? Misuse of the word , PEACE. where ever there are muslims, then be assure of violence, stealing, filth, destruction, - in libya, algeria, mali, pakistan, indonesia, usa, france, nigeria, somalia, india, bangladesh,afgans, egypt, turkey, fulanis in ghana. They mention God,s name in vain. Hypocrites. even animals are more orderly. How can they just enter a shop and start killing people?
kofi 12 years ago

this is what your Christianity says about you: Fortunetellers

“A man or a woman who acts as a medium or fortuneteller shall be put to death by stoning; they have no one but themselves to blame for their death.” Levitic ...
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this is what your Christianity says about you: Fortunetellers

“A man or a woman who acts as a medium or fortuneteller shall be put to death by stoning; they have no one but themselves to blame for their death.” Leviticus 20: 27 NAB

Now I don't see fortunetellers as good for society but I also find them relatively inconsequential. What little suffering fortunetellers cause would be far outweigh by the genocide of those people. This the opposite of morality.
Jerry Sodeman 12 years ago

Dear Ones,
In religion, as in many other things, there is good and bad. Where in the Koran did Mohammed preach "on the love for one’s neighbor, tolerance, and peace." I think that Mr. Adzokpe needs a good dose of good ...
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Dear Ones,
In religion, as in many other things, there is good and bad. Where in the Koran did Mohammed preach "on the love for one’s neighbor, tolerance, and peace." I think that Mr. Adzokpe needs a good dose of good religion, but a persons needs to get saved first.
Is there a pirate, terrorist or suicide bomber anywhere in the world who is not a Muslim? There is a difference between religions.
HASSAN 12 years ago

Allah does not love:

The aggressors (Surah Al-Baqarah Those who inflict injustice (Surah Imrân 3:57)

Evil (Surah Maida 5:64) and evil doers (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:205)2:190)

[The believing men and women are protectin ...
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Allah does not love:

The aggressors (Surah Al-Baqarah Those who inflict injustice (Surah Imrân 3:57)

Evil (Surah Maida 5:64) and evil doers (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:205)2:190)

[The believing men and women are protecting friends of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.] (At-Tawbah 9:71)

The Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “One should help his brother, whether he is an oppressor or the one being oppressed. If he is an oppressor, forbid him from his oppression. If he is being oppressed, then come to his aid” (Muslim).
KOKI 12 years ago

DOWN TERRORISM...

DOWN TERRORISM...
JOEMOORE 12 years ago

its a time Muslim come together and fight this terrorist. they are not muslim but used the name of Muslim to kill. there are the Evil against muslims.this what muslims should be fight against where are the muslim leaders (IMM ...
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its a time Muslim come together and fight this terrorist. they are not muslim but used the name of Muslim to kill. there are the Evil against muslims.this what muslims should be fight against where are the muslim leaders (IMMA)that telling suprem Court of Ghana not to be afraid to give justice? Now is your turn to tell your freinds muslims not to be afraid to comdanm and fight this act of terror. if your really care for justice and peace cos those victims are all innocent people.
rich 12 years ago

Your argument portrays u as someone who believes there is no God.It lacks sound reasoning and shallow.God's principles are one.It is humans who have twisted things to justify their own selfish and pathetic desires.and remembe ...
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Your argument portrays u as someone who believes there is no God.It lacks sound reasoning and shallow.God's principles are one.It is humans who have twisted things to justify their own selfish and pathetic desires.and remember religion makes people better beings if it true Christianity.
ESSUMAN 12 years ago

THIS IS THE QUESTION THEY MUST ANSWER...... period !!!

THIS IS THE QUESTION THEY MUST ANSWER...... period !!!
Kofi Babone 12 years ago

What do you call the loon in Florida who calls himself a priest but goes round packing a gun while burning the Qur'an, the holy book of the Muslims? What is he provoking? What does he need the gun he for if his intent is not ...
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What do you call the loon in Florida who calls himself a priest but goes round packing a gun while burning the Qur'an, the holy book of the Muslims? What is he provoking? What does he need the gun he for if his intent is not to incite violence? When the missionaries first came to Africa to carry our forbears away as slaves, did they not do it with the bible, guns and booze? So give me a break.
CONFUSION 12 years ago

GEORGE W BUSH.

GEORGE W BUSH.
ghanaba 12 years ago

GEORGE W. BUSH
ADOLF HITLER
CHE GUEVARA
BENITO
KAMA ROUGE

MORE NAMES THEY

GEORGE W. BUSH
ADOLF HITLER
CHE GUEVARA
BENITO
KAMA ROUGE

MORE NAMES THEY
Ayitey samuel 12 years ago

if you get up and you quarrel everyday,you saying prayers to the devil i say,why not help one another on the way to make things much easier....i want to be a free!so i say no to religion and yes to togetherness!!!!!!factual ...
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if you get up and you quarrel everyday,you saying prayers to the devil i say,why not help one another on the way to make things much easier....i want to be a free!so i say no to religion and yes to togetherness!!!!!!factual and accuracy wisdom shared by the bro...long live people
Concerned Thinker 12 years ago

This is worst, in fact, the most senseless, article I have ever read in the whole history of my encounter with views about religious activities in the media. How will the world be without religion. Is religion that useless? W ...
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This is worst, in fact, the most senseless, article I have ever read in the whole history of my encounter with views about religious activities in the media. How will the world be without religion. Is religion that useless? Why do you sweep out religion and its prospects so thoughtlessly when, although, people have really suffered due to religion, many others probably are able to exist even in terms of sustenance because of religion. It is these extreme, thoughtless, and arrant uninformed views of people who really do not even know the meaning of the word religion itself they use anyhow, that have clouded the modern effort to objectively and non-partisanly understand what really informs the so-called senseless, I mean senseless use of this facility of human existence to, as it were, protest the injustices of the minority oligarchic leaders who are often simply forgotten in such thoughtless discussion.
Wilson 12 years ago

Salut, bro this has gone on for every ill minded person to do something and link it to religion becuase some people will still defend them.what is religion? If it will lead to the destruction of the human raise

Salut, bro this has gone on for every ill minded person to do something and link it to religion becuase some people will still defend them.what is religion? If it will lead to the destruction of the human raise
Owura K 12 years ago

Yes, bloody religion. The muslims who were in the mall were asked to raise thy hands and allowed to leave. The christians were killed. Why do muslims believe in killing they fellow human beings?

Yes, bloody religion. The muslims who were in the mall were asked to raise thy hands and allowed to leave. The christians were killed. Why do muslims believe in killing they fellow human beings?
till zion 12 years ago

Religion has really messed up mankind.
Imagine a world without religion.
Imagine!
All religion had in the past, and still in the present committed some of the most violent crimes one can think of.
Even in the bible, viole ...
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Religion has really messed up mankind.
Imagine a world without religion.
Imagine!
All religion had in the past, and still in the present committed some of the most violent crimes one can think of.
Even in the bible, violence is part of the scriptures...with god killing the first child of the Egytians, god leading wars against some of his own creations, like the Israelites were angels and without sin.
It is all bogus...this religion crap!
Nima Boy 12 years ago

If Fox news and BBC are your source in making your mind or judgment, then you are a BIG FOOL. I will advice you look for more credible networks for your news. How can you call yourself a literate and believe or take a story ...
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If Fox news and BBC are your source in making your mind or judgment, then you are a BIG FOOL. I will advice you look for more credible networks for your news. How can you call yourself a literate and believe or take a story that is " allegedly attributed to the gunmen " to be the reason behind your decision and neither did you border to check with your intellect why they did not attack Ethiopia or Djibouti ? What have you been smoking my friend?
Al Shabab or Khebab? 12 years ago

Senseless killings at Kenya mall by Al-Shabab or Khebab?

Senseless killings at Kenya mall by Al-Shabab or Khebab?
Light 12 years ago

Thank you Mensah Abrampa, you show to be a very wise one indeed.

Thank you Mensah Abrampa, you show to be a very wise one indeed.
Whatever 12 years ago

I don't think religion influenced these wicked group to kill. It is the doctrine which is imbubed in them by the clerics. The orientation of the doctrine is wrong. I blame both the extremist and the US equally

I don't think religion influenced these wicked group to kill. It is the doctrine which is imbubed in them by the clerics. The orientation of the doctrine is wrong. I blame both the extremist and the US equally
Ghana man 12 years ago

This is a complete display of ignorance. You are a big fool if Fox and BBC are your sources. Go and nurture your brain because you cant even think independently as you just told the whole world. Idiot!

This is a complete display of ignorance. You are a big fool if Fox and BBC are your sources. Go and nurture your brain because you cant even think independently as you just told the whole world. Idiot!
Earl jones 12 years ago

Which ever way you look at it, religion has not served the world well. From wars, segregation, colonization and recently extortion of poor people by Duncan Williams, Otabil and co. Sometimes I wonder how they go to bed at nig ...
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Which ever way you look at it, religion has not served the world well. From wars, segregation, colonization and recently extortion of poor people by Duncan Williams, Otabil and co. Sometimes I wonder how they go to bed at night when they are living high on the hog whilst their poor congregations, who are often blackmailed into parting with their money, go to bed hungry.
Principled 12 years ago

A good piece nye-broh,Although am not a security expert, i can tell you that Ghana's own has already started and foolish politicians and lazy security capos are all pretending there is nothing till the day it will explode, lo ...
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A good piece nye-broh,Although am not a security expert, i can tell you that Ghana's own has already started and foolish politicians and lazy security capos are all pretending there is nothing till the day it will explode, look at the way people are misbehaving in Dagbon,Bawku & with no cheap gun than AK47, look @ the behaviour of the fulanis in the country, the spate of armed robbery and they are left off-hook bcos of their political links.It will explode 1 day.
Ama koobi 12 years ago

there is no any well meaning christian who is taught by the bible to love his or her neighbour will be spilling innocent blood in the of religion.this so called religion is violent and simply does not come from God.if u belie ...
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there is no any well meaning christian who is taught by the bible to love his or her neighbour will be spilling innocent blood in the of religion.this so called religion is violent and simply does not come from God.if u believe God created u and i in his image how can he ask u to kill ur fellow human beings.
Bridget 12 years ago

Well written.

Well written.
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY 12 years ago

well said , JESUS PREACHED PEACE ,WORLD FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST PERIOD

well said , JESUS PREACHED PEACE ,WORLD FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST PERIOD
kb 12 years ago

Ghana must tighten it's security in all it borders. Security agent should be warn not to take bribe middle from those suspect to be Arabs descent.Kenyans fail to keep it's security tight since U S Embazzy bombing,and recent s ...
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Ghana must tighten it's security in all it borders. Security agent should be warn not to take bribe middle from those suspect to be Arabs descent.Kenyans fail to keep it's security tight since U S Embazzy bombing,and recent stand off Somalis insurgent.Ghana army are not only for U N Mission they are reserve to protect the country against foreign invention as Al shabab did now to Kenya. I believe ministry of defence,and interior minister take this advice serous,we are potencial target,terrist don't discreminate,always ready to use thier life to distroy others.
isaac 12 years ago

Watching Fox and BBC and writing an article means you lost your focus, you rather make research on the issue

Watching Fox and BBC and writing an article means you lost your focus, you rather make research on the issue
David 12 years ago

Christians won't dat

Christians won't dat
Rabbi 12 years ago

Too dirty, fake, self-enslaved-metality & too bloody religion causing trouble worldwide.
Really it's a very cursed religion, pity some Ghanaians are also muslims.
Better let them kill themselves in Syria, Eg ...
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Too dirty, fake, self-enslaved-metality & too bloody religion causing trouble worldwide.
Really it's a very cursed religion, pity some Ghanaians are also muslims.
Better let them kill themselves in Syria, Egypt, Nigeria, Iraq & Somali than killing innocent people.
They smell everywhere they are too, you can smell them even kilometers away.
Asiwome 12 years ago

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Mahomet 12 years ago

Byzantine emperor Manuel II Palaiologos

"Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached".

Byzantine emperor Manuel II Palaiologos

"Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached".
messa 12 years ago

THEY LOVE BLOOD AND SEEING DEAD PEOPLE
THEY MUST BE IRADICATE

THEY LOVE BLOOD AND SEEING DEAD PEOPLE
THEY MUST BE IRADICATE
Idris Deyji Atlanta Georgia Nima 441 12 years ago

I totally agree with you,we should deal with this globally. These babarians should not be given any santuary any where. We lunch an attack any where they are. We should not wait till the threat mateaur. These babarians are to ...
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I totally agree with you,we should deal with this globally. These babarians should not be given any santuary any where. We lunch an attack any where they are. We should not wait till the threat mateaur. These babarians are totally disgrace to any religion.
KOFI 12 years ago

Ashanti enjoy soccer a lot and this al-Shabaab or al-Qaeda always bomb a place where people are gather.How many normally visit ACCRA MALL? Dude I'm broke so I'm always found at Mallam Attah Market.

Ashanti enjoy soccer a lot and this al-Shabaab or al-Qaeda always bomb a place where people are gather.How many normally visit ACCRA MALL? Dude I'm broke so I'm always found at Mallam Attah Market.
Nii Yebuah 12 years ago

JUST LOOK BACK INTO HISTORY. ALL RELIGIONS KILL. IF YOU ASK BELIEVERS, THEY BELIEVE THEIR RELIGION IS PERFECT. ASK THE AFFECTED PEOPLE, LOOK INTO HISTORY. RELIGION HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TOOL TO KILL.

JUST LOOK BACK INTO HISTORY. ALL RELIGIONS KILL. IF YOU ASK BELIEVERS, THEY BELIEVE THEIR RELIGION IS PERFECT. ASK THE AFFECTED PEOPLE, LOOK INTO HISTORY. RELIGION HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TOOL TO KILL.
Dooyii 12 years ago

Millions killed in Irag, no article.

Millions killed in Irag, no article.

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