SIN, simply put is an offence against God, or a religious divine authority, or against a moral law. The remedy for sin is to confess it and ask for forgiveness. The Bible declares that sin separates humans from God, and the direct result is unanswered prayers.
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The three main religions in Nigeria are Christianity, Islam and traditional (idolatry or worship of idols).
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The latter is outright sin against God because "thou shall not have any other God beside me" is God's command. This leaves me with the first two.
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We have our fair share of churches in all fashions and styles, the Orthodox, Protestants,Pentecostals, Charismatic, Evangelicals, etc. We have Pastors, Prophets, Reverends, Bishops and Ach Bishops, many called by God, others called by themselves due to the persistent economic hardship in the country.
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All these pray, fast, hold night vigils, yet we remain a suffering and smiling lot. We confess that it is well even we are inside the well!