Faith & Philosophy

The world has paid its respects to Pope Francis. The ‘exequies’, or papal funeral rites, were a fitting tribute to a life of service. The Pope continued the humility of …

Nigerian public figures – politicians, clerics, traditional rulers, heads of parastatals, and sundry persons of self-styled importance, as usual, demonstrated an insincere, perfidious attitude during the recent Easter celebration across …

The Vatican shocked the world when it issued the statement that Pope Francis had died, aged 88, at 7:35AM on Easter Monday. Pope Fancis, a native of Argentina, was the …

The brutal murder of Father Sylvester Okechukwu on March 5, 2025, has once again exposed the deadly reality faced by Catholic priests in Nigeria. For over a decade, members of …

Cleaning the Augean Stables is a figurative expression that means purging a place of corruption, filth, moral decay, and degenerate attitudes. The origin derives from Greek mythology when King Augeas …

The Church, once the hallowed ground where men and women gathered in reverence before the Almighty, is now a stage for theatrics and self-aggrandizement. What was once a sanctuary for …

I have taken time to consider, understudy, and understand more critically Leonardo Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, a masterpiece of the age of Renaissance. And I have continued with much effort …

At last, we survived the Year 2024! For that, we give thanks to God! Not unexpectedly, the Year 2024 was marked by complexities and contradictions. On the one hand, social …

Every year, as the calendar turns, millions turn to fasting and prayer as their go-to formula for breakthroughs. They abstain from food, kneel in supplication, and cry out for miracles …

Faith. It has shaped civilizations, driven revolutions, and comforted the weary. But at its core lies a provocative question: Would you worship God if there were no promises of paradise, …

In recent years, there has been a loud call for Africans to reconnect with their roots by returning to ancestral worship and traditional religions. These voices claim that Christianity, Islam, …

Imagine standing at the threshold of eternity, confronted by a startling realization: What if Christians were right all along? What if Jesus, heaven, hell, salvation, and judgment aren’t merely ancient …

Religion, often hailed as the foundation of moral guidance and communal harmony, has become a battleground for supremacy across the globe. This phenomenon isn’t new, but its impact has never …

As the calendar year nears its end, a familiar rhythm emerges across communities. Churches nationwide come alive with end-of-year programs—crossover nights, revivals, vigils, and thanksgiving services. These gatherings, often packed …

Bishop TD Jakes, a globally recognized leader of modern Pentecostalism, recently experienced a health challenge while preaching—a moment that has ignited debates across faith communities and among critics of prosperity …

It takes uncanny courage and conviction to write a book on the controversial subjects of Christianity and Colonialism. When Eme E. Egwuonwu’s Liberating the African Mind: Who We Were Before …