#Obinna Nnajiuba

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THE HIDDEN ALCHEMY: A JOURNEY FROM IGNORANCE TO ENLIGHTENMENT

When most people hear the term “alchemy,” they think of the ancient practice of attempting to transform base metals into gold. However, alchemy also holds a deeper, more esoteric interpretation: the transformation of the soul from ignorance to enlightenment. Many alchemists believed that true enlightenment lay in individual awakening rather than salvation through the Church. This spiritual aspect…

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RITES OF PASSAGE: A SACRED JOURNEY IN THE  IGBO CULTURE .

Rites of passage are a cornerstone of Igbo culture, holding a particularly profound significance across African societies. These rites mark pivotal transitions in an individual’s life, signifying not only a symbolic transformation but also the integration of the individual into the community’s spiritual, social, and metaphysical fabric. The Cycle of Life: Birth, Death, and Rebirth In the Igbo…

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EMBRACE THE SPIRITUALITY OF NATURE AND THE UNIVERSE.

Instead of seeing nature and the universe merely as evidence of a creator God’s glory, consider appreciating them for their own intrinsic beauty and wonder. This perspective fosters a deeper and more genuine concern for the environment which  is us than traditional Western religions might offer.Integrating Common Sense and Science with SpiritualityIf you come from a traditional religious…

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CALL TO ACTION

Through cunning manipulation and deceit, they stripped us of our identity, our customs, and our traditions. They convinced us that black is white, that God resides solely in the heavens, and that hell—a place of eternal fire—awaits beneath the earth. These beliefs were imposed upon us, distorting our understanding of ourselves and our heritage.They instilled in us a disdain for our own…

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Living Above Self: Transcending the Mundane

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Embracing Our Roots: A Call to African Unity and Progress

I wouldn’t know how the Europeans and various foreign religious influences did it. But after a profound conversation with my Lebanese friend very recently, I realized the necessity of keeping it cool and calm and in solidarity among fellow Africans, hoping that one day we shall all wake from this crazy slumber.  As I mentioned earlier, the brainwashing we experienced was thorough and…

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YOUR NAME, YOUR IDENTITY, AND YOUR HERITAGE

Names play a pivotal role in shaping our identities and influencing our life paths and careers. The names we carry can either be a source of pride or discomfort, impacting our sense of self and how we are perceived by others. It is crucial, therefore, to choose names thoughtfully, especially when naming our children, avoiding those that have ties to oppression or colonialism, and instead…

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Exploring the Mysteries of Near-Death Experiences.

Near-death experiences (NDEs) have long fascinated both the scientific community and the general public. These profound incidents, often described as spiritually transformative, occur when individuals come close to death or are in a state of clinical death before being revived.  One such experience was reported by Mazi Okereke Ahuekwe, a member of the Godian religion in Abuja, Nigeria. In 1993,…

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The Impact of Western Arrival on African Societal Values

Prior to the Western incursion, Africa was devoid of prisons, as our society lacked delinquents, corruption, and criminals. Homes were without locks and keys, and market goods remained unguarded, for thievery was foreign to us. Poverty was met with generosity, not disdain, as the impoverished received shelter and sustenance as gifts. Our collective ethos did not prioritize private ownership;…