tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post2874526055888477208..comments2023-07-30T02:51:27.950-05:00Comments on Imo-wunmi: Christians Protesting.Xtina!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00445340692202611048noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post-14752598293672097842012-01-19T10:36:10.479-06:002012-01-19T10:36:10.479-06:00Sorry for another comment but this post by a frien...Sorry for another comment but this post by a friend also asks the same question and he received a number of comments. His prompted mine.<br /><br />http://setwatchman.com/2012/01/13/discussion-series-3-is-it-right-for-christians-to-protest/<br /><br />I mentioned your post on his blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714998858961616386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post-56508949745773684932012-01-19T09:46:37.985-06:002012-01-19T09:46:37.985-06:00I love Emmanuel's response and I think it shou...I love Emmanuel's response and I think it should be spread far and wide. I wrote a piece a few days ago on this matter here, which touches on what Emmanuel said - http://tolulopesmusings.com/to-protest-or-not-to-protest/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714998858961616386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post-40845860981107269172012-01-16T09:47:41.714-06:002012-01-16T09:47:41.714-06:00In the year 2000, Christians in Kaduna (Northern N...In the year 2000, Christians in Kaduna (Northern Nigeria) protested against Sharia law, on their way back they were attacked by Muslims-many Christians killed. In 2002, everything was set for the implementation of full Sharia law in Niger State, Nigeria. But a night before, the intercessory group I belong to then embarked on a silent prophetic siege around government house. We walked round declaring God’s word and till date full Sharia law remains a dead story in Niger State. Instead,what was done (stopped public drinking of alcohol and closed down brothels) worked for the good of the church-more souls added to the kingdom. This is to buttress power of silent siege not that am against peaceful protest (Note: peaceful protest). <br />I believe Christians have vital roles to play in everything happening in their nation which can be done in different ways as the Lord leads. We are responsible to speak to God, situations and force behind it (in this case: Naija leaders).But we must trust God for the right words (Job 6:25) that will make effect (Job 29:22) in our protest. We must also ensure the people leading or following us are still on track with the very purpose of the protest.<br />I like to use this means to let us know: We may not see Egypt or Libya kind of revolution, but a spiritual revolution is on in Nigeria and most of what we see are results of answered prayers because God uses anything and anyone (including satan) to answer prayers. So we must be sensitive as Christians to what God want to achieve per time and ready to roar against the enemy that may try to hijack it.<br />Hey! Hope I’m not preaching here? Xtian,thanks for the privilege.Emmanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664002496213447373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post-87282323278423820592012-01-06T14:35:56.351-06:002012-01-06T14:35:56.351-06:00I totally agree with with what was said above. I b...I totally agree with with what was said above. I believe as Christians we need to be bold in making our stand concerning matters in our world and take part in protests "without falling into sin".<br />I am encouraged when i see/hear of Christians taking a stand through protests- however sometimes i dont think we present it in love (ref- 1 peter 15). Which makes us unnatractive to Non-Christians.Namehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081964967420587020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278264361656062882.post-73757212070904150332012-01-06T12:58:59.891-06:002012-01-06T12:58:59.891-06:00I believe that the weapons of our warfare are not ...I believe that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but there's [should be] the widely accepted truth, that faith without work is dead. <br /><br />So if a christian -who has said a prayer- goes on to protest (obviously without falling into sin) then I believe that same christian/protest to be justified.<br /><br />Emphasis on "without falling into sin"McGrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738203869461226880noreply@blogger.com