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Thursday 1 August 2013

'A Bullet For The Pope" - Written by Charly Boy

An article written by Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, aka Areafada...:-). Enjoy...
The first 20yrs of my life, I seriously had this dream of being a priest. I was overfed with an overdose of religion which has always been a very serious business in my family. You dare not be late for morning mass or else you get the whipping of your life, yes my father was that strict, no nonsense when it came to going to church or anything spiritual. That’s where I’m coming from, we were a family that prayed together and were very staunch Catholics for that matter. 
When I turned 16 I became an altar boy, at that time that was the coolest thing to be, considering years of going to bible classes and regular confessions. Eight months into the spiritual things as an altar boy, I made a big goof; I drank the priests wine and ate a bunch of Holy Communion enough to fill me up. I figured I could be more spiritual by that action, but I got expelled as an altar boy, needless to say how scandalized and angry my father was then, OMG. 

By the time I turned 20, I’ve had enough religion to last me two life times. By 1974, I left to further my studies in the USA, I was overjoyed because for the first time, I was going to be on my own. I was really carried away with my new found independence. Being an adventurous young man I started dabbling into not only the occult but with metaphysics, Buddhism, astrology, magic and all that Jazz. However, I still believe I was fundamentally a Catholic by birth, but the catholic fate has suddenly become boring and old fashion for me.

 When I read that controversial book, “In God’s Name”, all the negativity I started to feel about the Catholic Church became magnified in my mind. What about the sex scandals about priests and little boys. Hummmmmmm! I am aware that the Catholic Church is not a perfect body, and doesn't claim to be one. Of course it is plagued with the same corruption, scandals and sin as any other organization. Last night as I was watching CNN, the Pope’s visit to Brasil was being beamed to the world and all of a sudden, there it was, "who am I to judge as long as they walk in the light of Christ" Pope Francis on Gays. As reflexes would have it, I jumped out of my seat and hugged my TV, funny ha ha. Not because homosexuality has been part of my advocacy through the years but because I feel that every adult has a right to make their bed and lie on it as they choose, and who the hell are we to judge. I have always said that it is really not our place to judge those who do not fit our view of normal. So once again the church is attempting to evolve in order to keep up with the rest of civilization. That is how a religion survives. Its belief has to be flexible enough to stay somewhat relevant to current or the public will abandon it.

 Ever since the Popes election, my man has taken actions that seem to be very ‘unpopelike’. He even used public transport as a cardinal, he lives in a smaller quarter, he asked for blessing before blessing the crowd which gathered in St Peters square on the day of his election. But my people, what is stranger than Pope France’s action have been evangelicals’ reactions all over the world. Never before has a Pope become so widely accepted by Protestants and evangelicals. It's a proud day for Catholics and all mankind. Finally a Pope who doesn't see himself as equal to God, unlike our men of god down here. It is really amazing. Every Pope in the Catholic Church’s past has had a mastery over catholic rhetoric, because theoretically they always say the right things. But Pope Francis has decided to lead with his actions. Before delivering his message at the Holy Thursday Mass, Pope Francis spent time on his Knees washing the feet of young women incarcerated at a nearby prison. This is the first time a Pope has ever washed the feet of women, not to mention that one of the women was a Muslim, which is another break in papal tradition. In the holy book, the bible calls us to be the light to the world if Christ is to be present to the world. This is why Pope Francis’ way should be imitated for imitating him we make Christ visible and that is what influences others to walk in the way of Christ. So much to be said for our so called "men of god" in this neck of the woods who strut around as if they are God’s gift to mankind, most of them bunch of con men and fraud stars who are continually ripping off unsuspecting Nigerians, living in fancy houses, building universities their congregation can't even afford for their children and buying private jets because their God is not a poor God, as Nija's hand over their pay checks in return for a miracle because they have bought into the Hocus-pocus that is Pentecostalism. Just look at our churches today, tell me those priest, pastors or our so called men of god, who makes Christ visible. Jesus needs us to make him Visible and present in this troubled world. Blessed mother Teresa is a perfect example of showing us the love and mercy of Christ in the millions she cared for. The gospel calls us to imitate Christ and it is in the way we live that the gospel of Jesus gets proclaimed, that is how we speak Christ to a world that does not know him.

I am very scared for this Pope, he is a little too Christ like for his own good. There are still some die hard winches, vampires in the Vatican. I fear assassination, probably by the very people who call themselves "devout". If any Pope can show us what Jesus was saying, I think this one is the one. At least I hope so. I am impressed with this Pope not for his Catholicism but for his Christianity. As I lay in the comfort of my room watching the Pope’s visit to Brazil, it was clear to me that Pope Francis will go down in history as the greatest Pope ever, I just pray that he lives out his Pope ship for many years to come as to spread his light and make our lord Jesus more visible in the world. More than 3million people where at Copacabana beach for the re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross and farewell mass. This world Youths Day smashed previous attendance records and goes down in the record books as one of the best attended papal events ever.  In short, this Pope is a rock star. Here is a Pope who speaks the language of the people; In fact in Rio he kicked his penchant for simplicity, humility and accessibility into high gear. The security operatives were all overwhelmed by zealous pilgrims, he insisted on leaving the windows of his car down so he could extend his arm to those seeking his blessings. Countless babies kissed, photo ups with adoring faithfuls only added to the pontiff reputation for being a man of the people, and all of this took place in the roughest side of town, a crime ridden zone in Rio.

 Pope Francis is now standing up to the Mafia. First the Vatican honoured Rev Giuseppe Puglisi, killed 20yrs ago by mobsters for preaching against the Mafia, as a martyr. Pope Francis himself demanded that Mafia members abandon their "evil ways" especially those who exploit their fellow humans via human trafficking, drug dealing and prostitution. "They cannot make our brothers slaves; let us pray that these Mafiosi convert to God". Hummmmm na wa, if the Mafia decides to take Pope Francis out in retaliation for his words against them, I pray that there's a Pope Francis army out there ready to throw down.  If the Pope manages to mobilize all of Italian society against the Mafia, his days maybe numbered, but he will be unable to do so, and as a result I pray that the Mafia won’t remember him. They say the only thing needed for Evil to exist is for good men to do nothing. I am glad that he is doing something. He looks and sounds to me like he has a beautiful spiritual light burning  inside of him and is preaching goodwill for all and trying to turn around the corrupt so they too can walk in the sunlight of the spirit. I really admire him for standing up to the Mafias. I recognize the Popes effort in trying to bring a better image and name to Christianity.  Anyway you flip it, the Holy Father is full of surprises, born of true and faithful humility, at another occasion, he declared that all people, not just Catholics, are redeemed through Jesus, even atheists. "Those people must still do good. Infact, it is in doing good that they are led to the one who is the source of all that is good" In essence he simply restated the hope of the church that all come to know God, through his son Jesus Christ. Pope Francis is saying more than ever before, that Christ offered himself as a sacrifice for everyone. That has always been a Christian belief, but rarely do you hear it said by Catholics so forcefully, and with such evident joy. And in this era of religious controversies, it is a timely reminder that God cannot be confined to our narrow categories. Thumbs up for my man Pope Francis, nothing do you.

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Anonymous said...

Hmmmmmmmmmm

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

Flexibility to a crystal clear matter as being gay shouldn't be a ground to tread on for the church at all! And on other issues pointed out by him, I will agree to a degree, we now have a pope that's trying to be very "liberal", I hope that pays off well.

Anonymous said...

Luvly article Charlie....I never knew that much about Papal the Francis...

Anonymous said...

Good write-up,area fada. God bless our pope.

juicyhawtstuff said...

Too long jor

Chinedu said...

someone should please summerise this...

What's his point?? Couldn't even finish the first paragraph

ugo said...

Abeg I don tire to read.....summary pls!

Cute G said...

Like Seriously am I supposed to read all these?Next pls!!!

Anonymous said...

My guy correct talk!!!

BONARIO NNAGS said...

awwwwwwwwww! I feel like giving you a warm embrace Charly.for the first time u appealed to my conscience.
We've many things in common,like wanting to be a Priest and serving at the Sanctus sanctuorum. and above all a great admiration the new supreme Pontiff.
I was moved to tears the other day when I saw many people condeming the papal statement out of ignorance and I felt so bad that even Lindiway a Catholic posted an adulterated version of the Pope's statement.
"If he should repent and seek the face of God,who am I to judge him"
Even our Lord Jesus Christ said it don't be surprised when you see sinners and tax collectors making heaven.
If God who created man in his infinite mercy will allow a sinner to repent without taking his life,who are we mere mortals that can't create even a single hair.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm very insightful write up well researched,lets wait and see

Anonymous said...

Well finally he writes well!
~D great anonymous!

Anonymous said...

Lv it

Anonymous said...

@PC,lovely comment,u have said it all

Anonymous said...

Gay man shout up u only lyk him bcuz of d gay issue idiot

NecFix said...

Would've come across as a nice, objective article, but for the stereotypical insult on Pentecostalism - referring to it as 'Hocus-Pocus' - a deception.

This article, - despite highlighting some of the strong flaws existent in the Catholic faith - was still written to propagate the Catholic faith. #JustSaying

Jenny said...

Nice one, though too long abeg

Anonymous said...

Prince you speak with intelligence & objectivity,i like that,i am a catholic but i won't just praise sing to what i know is happening not the way it should be

jojoophina said...

Lovely piece

Anonymous said...

PRinceChramin u hit the nail on the head ril gooooooooooooood

ejikebiggerdick said...

U nd Charly punk re yarning thrash!
This man's write up needs to be given a special space in every recycle bin in nigeria.
I feel like throwing punch on ur face nd dat of gay-lords puf-puf face...nonsense!!

Anonymous said...

Word! Prince Charming you just said all i had in my mind,time shall tell

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...well said Area Fada..can't believe that what I just read could come from you, Let all of us be Christ-like. That is Christianity.

Anonymous said...

Lili pls publish my comment is important we know APC is Muslim party.
Party Leader - North, Gen Muhammadu Buhari……(Muslim).
2] Party Leader - South, Bola Ahmed Tinubu ………(Muslim).
3] National Chairman: Abdulkareem Bisi Akande…… (Muslim)
4] Deputy National Chairman: Aminu Bello Masari……(Muslim)
5] National Secretary: Tijjani Musa Tumsah…………… (Muslim)
6] Deputy National Secretary: Nasir El-Rufai…………. (Muslim)
7] National Publicity Secretary.: Lai Muhammed……… (Muslim)
8] National Treasurer: Sadiya Umar Faruq……………… (Muslim)
9] National Financial Secretary: Alhaji Shaibu Musa……… (Muslim)
10] National Youth Leader: Abubakar Lado………. (Muslim)
(to be continued)

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Anonymous said...

Ass licker! Hypocrite! I expected such from a blind bat like you

Anonymous said...

JUST SHUT UP IF U DON'T HAVE SOMETHING GOOD TO SAY

Anonymous said...

All of you complaining that its too long,it shows how dumb ur brains are..Its an article for crying out loud not a hymn book.Its not by force dat u shud read so get tha f**k oFf..Mr. Charley u did well on dat article,I'm amazed

Andy de don said...

i am Amazed that Charly Boy has followed the Pope it a good gesture and that is to tell you that his heart and mind yell for God, He has written so well nice write up,, Area Father... Out of the whole Crazy stuff he has done with this he has converted a soul... there is always something good in a bad person..
we are all called to retrace our footstep back to God the Alpha and Omega.. No one is Perfect We are striving for Perfection In God...
Another Example Charly Boy forgot to mention was that of Pope John Paul II he also lived in the same life line.. God bless the PAPAL...

Anderson Fox said...

Nice lines, bit its obvious why you love him so much, Gay. It is in my opinion that Gay is not normal and the Gay are never a normal people.
Your other points checked out especially that of the religious entrepreneurs called pastors.
As you join me to judge the pastors,I hope you will be judged too as a fucking gay?

Anonymous said...

Nice writeup. While the pope chose not to judge a sinner, he still preaches repentance. Very Christlike but I pray it would not be read and interpreted as support for sin.

This pope and the church will not legalize gay marriage! Not yet!

~Pkaythinaicus

omosexy said...

Nonsense...all u catholics can't be sincere 4 once n speak d truth. Charlie is only supporting d pope cos of his approval of gay rights. I'm pretty sure dat if d pope was against 'gayism' he wouldn't have sung all these praises...piss out dude cos I have no atom of admiration 4 u.

Anonymous said...

I'm going Ï„̅☺ save this and read it everyday. That's just how much i love this article. Thumbs up Mr, Oputa!

Anonymous said...

U see your problem? Nigerians hate to READ!! All of you complaining its too long blaa blaa...ignorance will kill y'all. Read and educate your self with meaningful and thought provoking articles like this. Quit ur passive shallow minds! It is people like u who do not like to read that come out to misquote and make biased assertions about a writer's intents. So u are waiting for someone who's read it to translate the meanings their own minds deciphered? So that u can reecho somebody else's perspective when the article is staring u in the face? SAD!

Anonymous said...

'you wanna hide something from a nigga, put it in a book' -Jadakiss.

Tiana said...

Mtchwww... Just bcos pope said he won't judge GaYs na him charly man happy come dey write plenti plenti! Mtchwwww wat is evil is evil. Let's be realistic jor

Anonymous said...

Not that we should just be humble as christians our pastors are not...till date missionary schools are still like free for students and what with the high priced schools with our church money abeg

Anonymous said...

I concur with you my dear

Sexily Endowed said...

Awwwwww Linda, u sure say u read dese 4ever “write up” by Charly OR u just copy & paste & expect us to read it for u? Am not surprised, areafada has all de time in de world to write cuz wen him write tire, de Linda in him will finish de rest.... 2 heads are beta dan 1 they say lolz.
Nice stuff tho, thumbs up for my man “Pope Francis” notin doesth u......

Oliver Onyibe said...

PC, I strongly agree with you, and to add to it, there is nothing like gay-Christians, because Christ was never gay. The judge is God, but the pope need not welcome homosexuality in the name of liberalism and acculturation.

Anonymous said...

So Lindaway shudnt post what the pope said because she is a catholic too? how more stupid can u be this boy? You think every one is as foolish as u are? The pope should have heavily rebuked gay nd nt say who is he to judge.

Anonymous said...

U spoke my mind....

Anonymous said...

Nice comment Princecharming + On the gay matter again,i would like to say that the pope didn't act well,he should with all effort had expressed disapproval on the issue,and not just liberally say who is he to judge,he is a pope for crying out sake and not a politician wanting to cut support from every angle. If sin is sin then why does he then place the act of gay as that way,everyone other sin should be looked at that same way then.

Anonymous said...

Bonario you really disgust me with such show of stupidity here with such a comment

Anonymous said...

@linda I don't need a holy ghost to tell me that any one who can write this is a gay man,post this linda,from swiss

Anonymous said...

Mehn! I dnt understand why charlie boy wud understand the essence of Christ's coming than all u self-acclaimed righteous. What Pope Francis is saying is all over the bible, frm genesis to revelation. But dnt search the whole bible; simply read 2 Cr 5:19. Counter gayism with the Word. Hate the act, gay, dnt hate the man or woman in bondage of that sin. Taking the Word to them is the will of God, for the Word is able to change the.

Anonymous said...

D world is near end.

Anonymous said...

Dude its shut up not *shout up* 9ce one charly the oputa tin dey blood...

ujahmycine said...

Well written charles

ujahmycine said...

are u related to grace mgbemena? Just married.

Anonymous said...

See what our poor educational system has produced? People who can't read! What was so long about the article? Interesting thoughts, Charly Boy. Not sure I agree with all you've espoused but I guess that wasn't your reason for writing. I am not sure religion needs to necessarily evolve. The rules were given by God for all men to follow. Is there any legislating those rules, Pope or not?

Anonymous said...

Maybe you should start calling the pope God since he is supreme.rubbish

Unknown said...

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Gal6:7-8....maranatha!

Anonymous said...

See, islamic laws aren't flexible. They are fixed. We don't change laws for our own comfort.

Anonymous said...

Well written. Wouldn't say I'm surprised! But he has written something revelant to think about other than the other irrelevant stuffs they post about! Goodnight.

Seun Ajet said...

WWJD(what would Jesus Do)

Anonymous said...

Made sense. I D♡И'Ŧ know why its alws difficult for Ã¥n Average Nigerian to understand things plainly.

Unknown said...

Bonario, you said it all, through your Nokia phone. I love this pope, and he was spot on re: gay people. Trust me, Nigerians, in this coming generation, were all gonna have gay people in our families...your sons, your daughters, friends, people you know...so get used to it.

The only thing I wasn't happy about is that women being priests, and equal stewards still a no no.

Can't believe I'm about to quote yoko Ono, but women are still the niggers of the world...

Anonymous said...

I didn't finish the article biko- this guy is just a freaking faggot pleased with the sudden turn of events.
He should rest his case abeg- just park and learn different and new shades of make-up.
Faggot master- he and that Denrenle fool!

Anonymous said...

Please stop this nonsense. I agree that we shouldn't judge gay people, but we should not stop highlighting the fact that Jehovah God sees it as wrong at least we might set some back on right paths

oatt said...

Charley.. U fit say u no be fool o, I no send....

ary said...

First didn't know Charlie was catholic, shocking!!! Secondly you never judge a book by its cover, I'd never have taken him for being big on spirituality, big surprise. Well written and articulated.

Paschal O said...

Well said sir. Cold truth. Period.

Anonymous said...

I love it. I am not Catholic, but I love this write up.

Mr Cammy said...

Quite a controversy,so to say,he never condemned d gay partners but kept mum on issues about gay. He never called the spade a spade. Christ never condemned d sinners but reprimanded them not to sin again. In my conclusion He (Pope Francis) did a part of Christ's work by not condemning them but never completed it by not condemning the act. Finally I know that God made them Adam and Eve and not Adam and Steve. We can never be wiser than He that made us. The pope's statement (silence) on this issue should be looked into as I'm condemning nobody but His mum attitude,hence, sparing the rod, hoping the child won't get spoilt. So I ask is the child going to be spoilt,definitely we all know the answers.....

Anonymous said...

Abeg I don't have the patient to read this...wetin he talk?

Unknown said...

9ice one....

Mr Cammy said...

What a controversy,so to say,Christ never condemned any sinner but he reprimanded them saying "go and never sin again",with this he acknowledged that they committed a sin. The Pope's statement (silence) towards issues of gay have been one to be seriously deliberated upon. He just did a part of Christ's work by not condemning them but never completed the work by not acknowledging that same sex intercourse (homosexualism and lesbianism)is a sin. I cannot possibly call that an omission cause the Pope noted"who am I to judge as long as they walk in the light of Christ".Imagine a gay priest walking in the light of Christ. This in a way has prompted the gay and lesbians(and their advocators) to rise and write in favour of the pope(Pope Francis).We cannot outsmart God. He has reasons for creating them Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. The pope 'spared the child' but never 'spoilt the rod', Both cannot walk together. Never can we spare the rod expecting the child not to get spoilt....or is it possible.... Think about that.

Anonymous said...

lol

K said...

Waow! This will be d 1st time I'll be dropping a comment on areafada. I've always known him to be a very intelligent man,tho....and I've been indifferent to the way he chooses to express himself,especially physically. Though I'm as straight as a ruler...but my policy is..'Live and let live'. Of what use will hate be? Very well said,sire. Today,my admiration for u has moved from 'indifferent' to 'loved'. Also,for all the 'dumb blondes',complaining that the article was too long,who dint even finish d 1st paragraph,yet will open dia silly guts to blab..pls,take ur time to read dis perfect 'un-judging' piece b4 judging. Thank u,Charlyboy...u r ur father's son.

Anonymous said...

gays??? With the Pope actions, the world is truly coming to an end! Francis fal ma hand! Satanist

Anonymous said...

gays??? With the Pope actions, the world is truly coming to an end! Francis fal ma hand! Satanist

Anonymous said...

Hmm speechless

Anonymous said...

Nothing about homosexuality is flexible to God and to christians. These are only signs of the endtime. The sooner people get that and repent rather than look for ways to corner the Bible, the better.God's holiness can never be diluted.Humans can never change God's perspectives.

Anonymous said...

Religion should be flexible? So the word of God has to change cos of religion? Hold fast d true word of God and let him dt has ears listen to d teaching of our lord Jesus Christ. Gay gay gay hmmmmmm d end time is here. Lord hv mercy on u charly

Unknown said...

charly d truth, other pple should learn from this pope. Pentecostals used ur money to build universities that u cannot afford.

Anonymous said...

U have always been scandalous. Truth is u look like a drag queen. Abeg stop seekin attention in this manner, it's not cute.

Anonymous said...

I dnt think Mr charles was trying to propagate d catholic faith,he only has admiration for d Pope.and about d life style of some of our so called men of God, I agree with him oga WSS make yu wise up ooº°˚˚°Âºoo Jesus never demanded for money or material things before he blesses of does a miracle.

Anonymous said...

'So once again the church is
attempting to evolve in order to keep up with
the rest of civilization. That is how a religion
survives'. So religion should worship men's desires? He should probably go and edit the holy books which clearly define marriage as something between man and woman. Very soon pple will start clamouring for God to respect man's wishes!

Anonymous said...

Why not read the write up well before you make your comment?

TundeOmi said...

I cant just believe i read all this.. Nice article Sire

Anonymous said...

He needs attention ! You for snap another crazy pix naw instead of this .

Anonymous said...

The Bible says, "O you lovers of Jehovah hate what is bad" Ps 97:10, it didn't say tolerate what is bad or be liberal to what is bad... Remember too how Judaism started off before the beginning of Christianity, If u wanna be liberal and adjust God's word to ur taste, rmbr God will always bring out a new pple bearing his name..... "A good tree yields good fruit, bad tree rotten fruit" Matt 7:17,18. Ask urself what fruit does my religion produce? Be wise and discerning, "Do not follow the crowd for evil ends" Exodus 23:2

Anonymous said...

Great write up CharlyMan! Pentecostal pastors believe in living in affluence just to remain 'looked up' at.

Nneka said...

Building Universities that members can't even afford to go to". That thing dey pain me pass.

Mich said...

The tendency is there that an individual who grew up under strict religious indoctrinations is bound to rebel with the first ounce of freedom he tastes.The point therefore is,rather than enforce religion on your wards,let them discover "Faith" for themselves.The most you can do is suggest and enlighten them on what path is right and which isn't but never force it down their throats.
About the pope,he said it all...the pope has shown how liberal he's compared to previous popes and there are people in some quarters who can't deal with it.I appreciate the Pope's stance on Gays;I'm a firm believer of "Live and let Live".
The only thing I'm opposed to in Mr.Charly's write up is his condemnation of Pentecostals/Protestants.Its this senseless divide in christiandom that is responsible for the Faith's down-plunge over the last two decades...its about time Christians from all denominations come together and wage a 'cold war' against her common enemy.
If only I was a Christian...

fifi said...

Olodo, read you won't read. No wonder they say "if you want to hide smth from a black man, put it in a book" cos of ppl like u.if its useless gossip now o that wnt be too long for u right? Radarada oshi!

Omo T•Lips said...

Go and read, what's too long here that U̶̲̥̅̊ can't read? SMH. If you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book. Go and read jare, gain knowledge for your own ĞƟǾD̶̲̥̅̊!!!

Anonymous said...

Some pple here r so carnally minded. Hv always said d last pope was forced into resignation bcuz he refused to approve gaysm in church. Now we hv a pope that doesn't see anything wrong in being a gay hmmm poor pple soddom n gomorrah if they were to be alive to watch what is going on in 2day's world...well the script has long been written and we wait and watch as it is being played out. I see the pope later ordaining gay bishops bcuz d anti christ knows he aren't got much time and he is doing everything possible to convert a lot of pple. As for charly boy, we know what he is long ago so we aren't supprise he is happy d pope sees nothing wrong in being gay. The pope will still face God on d day of judgement n may God hv mercy on him if he ever mocked his words.

Emmanuel said...

Truly, to hide a tng frm an african man, hide it in a book....lazynezx

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e bonto said...

Good write up,though I am not a fan of Catholic church.

Anonymous said...

....Charlie buooooy just talkn out of weed! Condeming penticostals to please catholics doesn't make u any better, and to think he's supporting d pope cos of his speech on gays is really alarming...#BULLSHIT#

Anonymous said...

Lovely write up&thought provoking!

Anonymous said...

Well written

kay said...

Gbam, u'v spoken bro

Anonymous said...

Gracias Areafada.....nice piece! God bless Papal Francis

Anonymous said...

People it think the pope has a strong plan.he doesn't condem but been gay,because he wants them to come to church to be delivered I guess.if they don't come to church they won't hear the word perfectly to be delivered or be touched by the holy spirit.But pope pls don't support been gay because that would be the point where I consider you as been the anti-christ.

Anonymous said...

Gracias Areafada.....nice piece.God bless Papal Francis

Anonymous said...

Pope fracis is man who I respect so much,he is indeed a man of God.the truth still remains that being gay isn't the way man,so areafada,u should clearly tell us what all this ur ranting is all about.been gay? Nah,go get urself n opposite partner

Anonymous said...

Many pple keep contradicting d Holy papal speech. He s nt appaulding homosexuals bt we shd hate d sin n treat dose practising dem wit love only wit love cn one correct deir sinful ways rather dan castigating dem. We cn never conquer evil wit evil. Christ neva condemned d adulterous woman bt condemned d sin dt enslaved d woman. Pple pratising d act r enslaved to it we cn only hlp dem overcome it. GOD BLESS THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH which CHRIST instituted hmslf.

Anonymous said...

This is stupid what is walking in the light of christ.Is it been a church goer or knowing the true ways of God.is been gay a part of it.or is he saying if they gay people goto church always give their tithe and overing and be no liar,no stealer.but be gay they are walkin in the light og God.I pray God should come down fast before devil be claiming he is smart.nonsense

The Watcher said...

He calling ''lord Jesus'' with the smaller case ''l'' instead Lord Jesus! And also using ''his son'' for God instead of ''His Son''! *SMH*

Whereas he addressed the Pope and with his name with the Upper cases! *SMH*

This demon is really an Anti-Christ in disguise!

All he just vomitted are just pure rubbish n UnChristlike!

He was just going back and forth, u cant sit @ d fence ok.......its either u'r in or out ok! The Bible says anyone who's naming him/herself with the Name of the Lord should depart frm evil!

So, homosexual practice is purely evil! Its ungodly cos the Holy Bible condemns ÈŠ̝̊†̥! The Bible does not support such inhumane act! Kapish!!!!!!

So watever Charlie 'man' is saying and the rests indulging in such practice are just on dia own!!!!!!!!!



Anonymous said...

known the mafia since I was akid only if the pope was once in their pockets aside that the can do nothing to him

olufunto said...

Jesus is Lord

Unknown said...

I never knew Charly Boy could be this a preacher.

Anonymous said...

Nice one. It seems people do not knw dat God gave ditto punishment to gays n witches. Exodus 22:18 do not suffer a witch to live. Leviticus 20:13 talks abt putting gays to death. Dats for u to knw how much God hates homosexuality. He destroyed Sodom n Gomorrha cos of homosexuality and oda sexual immoralities....Since we are under Grace and no more under d law dats y we can't put dem to death with our hands all we can do is stand FIRM on wot God says abt it "its an ABOMINATION to Him". We need not give dem d tiniest chance to feel justified abt deir actions. We need to keep ringing it in deir hears, backed with God's word dat HOMOSEXUALITY IS AN ABOMINATION!

Anonymous said...

Someone shuld read and summerise for u?...u carry anybody kom Lagos?...lazy man...lmao!

Beevan said...

CharleyBoy will always have my respect...

Anonymous said...

Honestly on d gay issue is scary and shuld be condemned,but again...WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE????

Anonymous said...

Could not have put it down on paper any better, I have a new found respect for you mr charley.... We should learn not to judge people with just what we see. I've been biased about you based on how you look but beneath all that facade is a true intellectual, pls forgive me
Long live the pope

Anonymous said...

Very well thought out and written comment. My take is this; God loves the sinner but hates sin which is a point that i dont think the Pope communicated effectively. In the things of God one cannot afford to be politically correct. The bible is clear that homosexuality is sin and not God's plan. None of us including the pope or the area father are products of homosexuality. I am of the view that the church in attempting to stay relevant to modern trends is accepting sin rather than condeming it and pointing showing the way to redemption; Jesus Christ. Let God be true and every man a liar

Unknown said...

And how can one walk in the light of Christ being gay??? It's either u're a sinner or u're not! Either u're in Christ or u're not! U can't serve God and Mammon! Our God is a jealous God! Homosexuality is a sin and a sinner can't walk in the light of Christ!!! Oga Pope be CAREFUL O...

Anonymous said...

Well said charly boi....I pray dey don't kill d pope oh!!!!

Anonymous said...

Ummm we can create human hair jo, and brazillian and peruvian and gbogbo ti gbo

Anonymous said...

@ pc lemme ask u and others one question what did Jesus tell the pharassee that brought a prostitute b4 him....he dat is without sin shud do what,I know u can complete dat ur self.jesus came for who sinners or righthous?who is even righthous?just cos u are not a gay dosnt make u any better than them.FYI I am very straight and not a catholic.let's be objective in our doing(s)

Anonymous said...

All this because he endorsed homosexualism.

Anonymous said...

Why, not juicy or hot enough for you ?

Anonymous said...

Going by ur "summerize" of course hour brain went into winter mode..

Unknown said...

Those of una wey dey complain say the article too long for u to read are the same ones who do bad in school bcos u find anything long as "uninteresting".

Anonymous said...

No wonder the SSCE & JAMB results are so poor...

vicky sylva said...

Hmmm!!!Who are we 2 juge? But I dnt tink d bible approves diz gay tin, well I look up 2 heaven and d bible for help not men.. The end is @ hand... Read ur revelation well den u will knw..

Anonymous said...

lol

Anonymous said...

You are right prince charming...the bible is very clear concerning homosexualism......it is simply not accomodated in christianity ....flexibibility can not be used to accomodate it.....christianity is NOT abything goes"

Anonymous said...

lol

Anonymous said...

People come up here & write nonsense. U judge people as if u are perfect. Remove the mote in ur eye first so that u can see clearly b4 removing d beam from ur brother's eye. Calling Charlie gay,na u e fuck? Am sure u couldn't even finish reading d article cos u are very weak when it comes 2 reading,i wonder how u acquire knowledge. Nice one Charlie boy,nobody has d right 2 judge just like d pope rightly stated.


-Blunt Ibo boy-

Anonymous said...

beautiful rubbish, i hate hearin dat Gay tin wit my ears, d same sin dat lead to d destructn of Sodom n Gomora....

Anonymous said...

Read Leviticus 18: verse 22 for the gay issue and if u have time read and try to understand Leviticus chapter 18

Anonymous said...

Wow, extremely impressed.......

Not to self "One must not judge a book by its cover"

True Talk!

anunaki said...

Well charly mann, u did good by this article, nice one, I now have a tiny wee bit of respect for u now. Fuck the mafioso, the gangster pope is coming for yo ass. And lady gaga, the pope likes your music.

pearlsJ said...

Nice 1 Charlie.

POPOOLA ADEBIMPE said...

#U said it all Bonario

FERNANDEZ said...

BONARIO at this juncture i want to certify u a PAPAL NUNCIO,u are indeed a staunch CATHOLIC nd a REALIST.
I felt so sad when i heard some ppls comment abt HIS HOLLINESS[pope FRANCIS],LINDA mis-informed millions of her followers with incomplete caption of the popes speech,i prayed for forgiveness of my sins,lindas nd those of all my fellow-men including d libers.
Most libers r so quick to judge other ppl, whereas.....hmmm! *i no holy pass.
lastly,pls try nd channel ur grieviances,envy nd negative thoughts into smtn productive nd u will GET a positive outcome.*ORO NLA

Anonymous said...

Well, a long piece but i had to take my time to read as much as i could before making this comment.

Truth is, homosexuality is wrong and there never will be anything to justify the fact that it is. I also grew up with the tendency of being one and this is the first time i am writing this or saying this to anyone but why not now? because i know it is wrong and the Holy Bible and Christianity does not support such barbaric act.

I have spent all my life understanding this, praying against it and personally making effort to be in line with what God and the Holy Bible says and To God Be The Glory.

Charly-Boy, please do not get people confused because you support Gaying and of course you never will be a role model to any human in his/her right senses.

Any Civilization that makes human drift from the light of God is nothing but SIN.

Drop this please and let men get closer to God and not farther from Him. Please Give Your Life To Christ and never again let yourself be used as a devils incarnate.

Anonymous said...

GAY IS SIN!.....PERIOD.

Anonymous said...

When you read this, you will see that it's the devil using its incarnate to deceive more people.

Homosexuality is SIN.

Anonymous said...

I see you carefully used "god" and "God" in your long essay but i just pray that the Lord forgive you for you know not what you are saying.

Anonymous said...

Homosexuality is SIN and Charly Boy, give your life to Christ.

Boogie said...

Every other thing mentioned here is ok buh saying gay is ok is quite absurd !!!!!! Being gay is not ok . God created Adam n eve for recreation n company n not Adam n Adam . A whole city of sodom n Gomorrah was destroyed for men having carnal knowledge of each pls charly if will read dis being gay is not ok thank God u ve a xtian background so I want to believe u know dis buh simply choose to ignore it . Pls charly boy I respect u as a dad n grandad we'd also also encourage any of ur kids or gran kids to be gay ? Pls lets watch wht we preach in social media . Abeg!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

This is all bullshit talk. I understand that GOD said we should not judge others. We are not asking the pope to judge anybody. Rather the pope should say the truth and advice people to follow the ways of Jesus christ and the holy bible. ..Anything Gay is sin according to the Holy Bible...so the pope should stop all this politics and this act of trying to please people. This is my Take on d issue.

Anonymous said...

very lazy and dull ppl. u like luking @photos. can't even be patience enof to read a few paragraphs of a very gud write up. thats y u can't even pass common WAEC.

Unknown said...

The best ever from area Fada! Habemus papam,!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful write up

Anonymous said...

Grandpa oh I mean dude ..we have heard you!you've got the attention you wanted..NEXT STORY PLEASE

Anonymous said...

i luv dis piece,let's cal a spade a spade,gay is wat it is-sexual anomaly n it's wrong

Anonymous said...

Our reading culture has so diminished. You couldn't finish it but were too eager to comment. What a shame!

Anonymous said...

Illiteracy lives in you.

Anonymous said...

My best read from Areafada !!!

Anonymous said...

Illiteracy lives in you.

Anonymous said...

Illiteracy lives in you.

Anonymous said...

It is well,, d most annoying z our so called men of God using offerings of d poor to build expensive schools,, so so annoying yet people will still rush to dem as if dey re God. Only God knws wu will make it 2 heaven, hmmm, I tire oh#poko

Yemmie Oscar said...

Actually, i ain't a sucker for long story but mehn! I didn't regret taking ma time to read dz one. What an interesting piece! Am not gonna base the pope's praise on the gay's issue cos am consummately oblivious. But tz so fortuitous on how people judge others nowadays. Most especially the christians, am not trying to be blasphemous. But tz the truth, y'all chastise alot.
YOU WON'T LOOK AT THE SUPER-EVIL GOING ON IN YOUR HOUSE!

Yemmie Oscar said...

Actually, i ain't a sucker for long story but mehn! I didn't regret taking ma time to read dz one. What an interesting piece! Am not gonna base the pope's praise on the gay's issue cos am consummately oblivious. But tz so fortuitous on how people judge others nowadays. Most especially the christians, am not trying to be blasphemous. But tz the truth, y'all chastise alot.
YOU WON'T LOOK AT THE SUPER-EVIL GOING ON IN YOUR HOUSE!

Anonymous said...

Good tok..

Anonymous said...

Very well written. Well done Mr Oputa

Unknown said...

Nice article.

Anonymous said...

bonariooooo.....i love u..no homo...lol....

Unknown said...

Nice 1

Anonymous said...

2 lengthy though but on point. Forgive me charley, b/4 now I didn't believe dat anything gOod will ever come from u cos of ur irresponsible way of dressing and all but now I'm impressed. Nice one there

Anonymous said...

Charly's ersisstent search for relevance beats me. Using this platform for his pendatic and attimes pedestrian postulations continue to baffle me

Anonymous said...

i read the whole piece(yeah, cus i have the time to)....its informative and insightful..and linda..thanks for not posting the other wierd pictures....it would have been ironical...

Anonymous said...

Charly's Persisstent search for relevance beats me. Using this platform for his pendatic and attimes pedestrian postulations continue to baffle me

Anonymous said...

If una see good tin make una call good tin don't try to cover evil God didn't create adam nd steve he created adam nd eve so ...........................

Anonymous said...

nobody asks pope to judge,it is word of God that has judged them.God strongly condemns homosexuality.so if pope sits on fence on letting pple know what the side of God on homosexuality,doesnt move Gods judgement.this is the end time ,beware of false prophets.they r out there to deceive nd destroy .the hot judgement is coming upon the world.

Bellabees said...

I agree. Too much greed in the church this days.

Anonymous said...

Lovely write up,im not a catholic,but i agree with all he has said apart 4rm the gay part,ive not and dont think i would evolve to understand y pple are gay,regardless as he has said like christ we shud show love to all,the church should set an example,maybe corruption and poverty in nigeria would reduce drastically if churches channelled more of the gains from offerings to those who are less privileged and they shudnt restrain their helping hands to only their congregation.

Anonymous said...

Pure Rubbish, no wander i woke up sad for no reason today! As if God knew i was gonna see this. Who makes the rules, God or man? God hasnt changed and will not, he destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah for homosexuality and u expect his views to be different now because its the 21st century? Charlie is misled indeed, this article just cements it. Dont be deceived, God never changes and every man will account for his deeds and words. The Devil is doomed already but we still have hope...even you Charlie. Cheers!

Anonymous said...

May God have mercy on you charly. How is it you business if they buy private jet? I pray the holy spirit forgives you.stick to your believes and shout up

Anonymous said...

It was nice of d pope, I'm saying this not because I'm a catholic. D pope said he wouldn't judge and I think everyone(especially the holier than thous) should imitate him 4 dat, he didn't say anything about liking gays or not, he just said he's not in the best position to judge. God knows best

Anonymous said...

Uncle charly boy this piece is beautiful.I hate long long stories bt dis is so catchy dat u jst want 2 read to d end.Well said Sir.Lovely piece

Anonymous said...

Becareful nt 2 use d bible 2 ur own advantage or misquote d bible. D bible said men who lie wit men will nt inherit my Kingdom and Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed cos of their badness and homosexuality. They even wanted 2 sleep with God's angels...let he that is standing becareful that he doesnt fall

steph said...

Well said Mr. Oputa lovely write up, you said it all...

Anonymous said...

All of you complaining about the length are silly! If it's a sex scandal now, y'all would carry popcorn and Orobo fanta and read...

If you want to be enlightened, read the damn piece! You don't have to agree with everything he said. But if you want to comment, READ IT ALL.

Ciao!

Anonymous said...

For those who have followed Pope Francis since his first day as Pope should know that he is against Homosexuality. He

What he said in Brazil was that if someone who is homosexual repents and God forgives him\her, who is he Pope Francis to judge the person.

Don't comment blindly.

Chikaka said...

Anon August 2, 2013 at 2:58 AM; same here.

Anonymous said...

All ur comments are shallow n lack depth of undastanding.d pope was right by being liberal even to gays.if u go thru d bible,who did Jesus ever totally condemn or disapprove of?He embraced all n accepted them with d hope dat in ds acceptance dey would find d truth n desist from their evil ways.d bible says'for God so loved d world d world dat He gave His only begotten son that 'whosoever' which encompasses all of humanity irrespective of race,color,sexual preference,religion etc shld not perish bt av everlasting life!90% of d pple used by God in d bible were all defaulters,is it moses who was a murderer?paul who persecuted d pple?david who killed n coveted anoda man's wife n yet God stil described him as a man after His heart.are ds crimes not worse than being gay but yet christ embraced them all and asked us not 2 judge!u ds pc talkin,are there not tnz dat u do dat Jesus n d pope would frown upon?it is bcus of sentiments lyk ds dat makes our hearts soo cold to one another bcus instead of loving ur neighbor as yourself as christ commanded,u are busy judging dem 4 being gay,thieves etc.not knowing dat by embracing n accepting dem as part of us dey jus might turn from their evil ways and if dey don't at least u av done d work of your Father.Tho I am not a catholic,I absolutely agree wit d Pope's stance and luv ds beautiful write up by Charly boy

Anonymous said...

Anon 12:33 u are sooo correct I could kiss u right now.ignorance is d main problem of nigerians instead of goin deep into a matter so as 2 reasonable understanding on a matter dey prefer summary n hearsay n den form their own perspective based on wat dey've bn told.rili sad o rili rili sad!

Anonymous said...

People lyk u can neva be gud leaders lai lai!!cute but no brains!

Rough Diamond said...

Bonario u r one of d people I have come to like on dis blog cos of d reasonable n mature comments u make. Charlie man e ji okwu! Dis world is full of hypocrites n self righteous people so I don't expect everyone to agree . Tank God man no be God!

Anonymous said...

Go and borrow somebodi's sense then use it 2 read it maybe u wld undastand his point cus ds ur sense is old n useless!

Anonymous said...

Its amazing how PPI misinterprets.....the pope just like jesus ( when they brought an idoltrous woman to him....) Does nt support sin...

ada said...

Yes being Gay is wrong! The pope is just trying to state that we should hate the sin and not the sinner! Instead, we should pray for the sinner to repent! All you hypocrites making noise, how many of u here are without sin! Fornicators, adulters, thiefs, liars! At the end of it all...coming back to the. Christ and the truth is the major concern! I Don't know y Nigerians r the biggest hypocrites ever! Sheeeesh! Long live the Pope...Long Live the catholic. Church!

Rough Diamond said...

Yimu! Who cares!

Anonymous said...

Bonario God bless u 4 such an insightful comment and I jus admire how u neva trade words wit ds retards who can't objectively read n think and cum 2 reasonable conclusions.

Anonymous said...

Its shut retard not shout!tnk me later

Anonymous said...

Sharaapp!!wat does ds av 2 do with d pope?malu aren't we all nigerians first before being xtains or muslims?it is bcus of religious bigots lyk u dat nigeria is backward!bt if dey dash u money u will not say its muslim money,u nor dey collect.eranko!

Anonymous said...

And u are normal?ehn chief judge!!has charly boy fucked u b4?or av u cn him having sex with anoda man b4?y dnt u keep ur mouth shut n stick to what u av cn wit ur eyes.rumor peddler!

Anonymous said...

Linda post my comment oooo.Christianity isn't a religion,its in everyday living like Christ. ROM 1v 25-27 clearly states the issue on homosexuality&charlyboy saying religion should be adjusted is simply saying that altering God's word is okay. For d pope(ephesians5v9-11) no one should judge,but stating wat is right and wat is wrong isn't condemnation,its showing the people that look up to u as an oracle of God,the right path to go. Jesus died for all sinners,true Christianity is in ur everyday living like Christ. Charles oputa's write up is actually sound,but truly one sided in favour of d catholic,but Christianity should b turned into a political affair where cadres are turned into political parties. In Christ neither is Jew nor gentile,ur actions everyday is wat we will be judged on not wat cadre of Christianity u belong too. This is a wake up call to everyone,live right according to the perfect example of Christ. Jesus said to Mary 'wat do ur accussers say u did? Adultery-she replied and he said go your way and sin no more. He didn't condemn her,but let her know that wat she did was wrong,but dnt do it again. May God help us all. Linda post my comment oooooo. Zurielle's Opinion

Anonymous said...

Oatt I fit confirm say u be fool

Anonymous said...

I'm going 2 save ds article and read it everyday cus its by far d best article I've eva cn on ds blog!ds article serves as a reminder dat our main purpose on earth is 2 ensure dat every single person is loved and not judged jus as christ as loved us without any judgement.no matter d sexual preference of a person dey should be loved n accepted thru ds dey wld c d light n emulate d right sexual nature.d bible says 'He who hath no sin should cast d first stone'who amongst is witout sin?aren't we all working 2wards perfection n being christ like?

Anonymous said...

Oatt I fit confirm say u be fool

Anonymous said...

And u are normal?ehn chief judge!!has charly boy fucked u b4?or av u cn him having sex with anoda man b4?y dnt u keep ur mouth shut n stick to what u av cn wit ur eyes.rumor peddler!

Pat said...

Well said Mr Oputa! You have shown in this piece that you're capable of deep refelections...I see Christ-likeness in this Pope too!

Anonymous said...

Nope!!! You are supposed to read 10 times of this about sex....

Anonymous said...

Who is bringing religious propaganda against APC??? Religion plus politics is always evil.. anyone that understands the history of the Christian Church should know this.

Politics cannot protect the true believers, only God can. And if a true believer dies, it is home-coming not sad. Problem is, a lot of us here a so in love with this carnal world, and Jesus has said you cannot love the world and please God.

So let's remove religion from the politics of Nigeria. Thank You

Anonymous said...

As far as i am concerned no church should bend d rules given by the bible to stay relevant. Granted some pole are gay by nature it's a struggle they have to fight if they want to remain in Gods word.its same thing that applies to people who have natural tendency to steal, sleep around, etc they have to fight with the imperfection .God sees every effort they are making. Only when God kingdom comes to this earth will humans attain perfection.so don't encourage wrong doin for the sake of making pole come to church instead help them see that God does not condone it but will bless your effort in trying to abstain from it.

Anonymous said...

Every body is poting at gay pple asif there sin is de worst. Wot of ur all dat do one evi or de other pls we should mind de way we call on Gods name in some matter like dis. Evin those dat calm pfct in thir own way of life may not see the kingdom of God dat day because u were busy dicuse another persons matter and God will pas u by so u guy should mind ur own biz and lev gay ppl alone an not a gay but i dnt look in their life because they may rept at the dieing mit and make heavn wereby u re their discous dem and end up in hill dat is y our holy father just sd wot he ve to say as a head because he has no right to jug because evin the bible we re useing ask us not to jug for us not to be jug pls u guys should lev our holy father alon

Anonymous said...

I DON'T UNSERTAND THOUGH! ForNICATORS, ADULTERES, LIARS AND ALL SORTS STILL WALK IN CHRIST AND ARE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH! WHY SHOULD HOMOSEXUALITY THEN BE TREATED DIFFERENTLY? AFTERALL SIN HAS NO LEVEL SIN IS IN. AND EVEN IN THE 10 COMMANDMENTS, HOMOSEXUALITY WASN'T MNTIONED BUT FORNICATION AN ADULTERY WAS. HALF OF YOU DO THESE THINGS WITHOUT THINKIN TWICE. SO I ASK AGAIN, WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE?

Anonymous said...

ANON 12:45 HOW ABOUT U READ HIS COMMENT AGAIN BEFORE THROWIN INSULTS. DO YOU KNOW WHAT 'ADULTERATED VERSION MEANS'? HIGHLY DOUBT IT

Anonymous said...

Gbamest!

Anonymous said...

Most of the people that criticize on this blog are atheist!

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