> Religion is the opium of the people Karl Marx ![images (54).jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRRLuZJhLH5FU42sciAUkm4DiZ1UJgnbu8ozQQ4xDSqR6/images%20(54).jpeg) [Image Source](https://goo.gl/images/tPRVS4) **With a population of over 180 million people, Nigeria is unarguably the most populous black nation in the world. Formerly a British colony until 1960 when she gained her independence, Nigeria has grown to become an economic powerhouse in Africa. Nevertheless, the toga of religion hangs dangerously on the neck of an average Nigerian. In fact, a [research](https://www.bellanaija.com/tag/pew-research/) conducted by *Pew Research Center* named Nigeria the 2nd most religious nation in the world.** The facts before us are very clear. There are two dominant religions in Nigeria, namely Islam and Christianity. The Pew Research Center puts the number of Christians in Nigeria at about 85 million, making Nigeria the country with the highest number of Christians in Africa. Similarly, the [Pew Forum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Nigeria) estimated the number of Muslims in Nigeria at about 80 million. Only 5% of the population of Nigeria practice traditional African religion. These figures glaringly show that Nigeria is a deeply religious country. Permit me to say that things would have been bearable if Nigerians were only religious; unfortunately, majority of Nigerians are religious fanatics who passionately and ritually defend religious doctrines without any form of scrutiny. These actions have had severe consequences on the progress of Nigeria as a country. Briskly, here are some of the implications of religious fanaticism in Nigeria: ## The Enrichment of Superstar Clerics One of the most visible implications of a sheepish religious population in Nigeria is the enrichment of superstar clerics. A recently published [report](http://www.informafrica.com/business-africa/nigerian-churches-annual-revenue-is-3-trillion-naira-18-4billion-usd/) puts the annual income generated by churches (excluding mosques) in Nigeria at $18.5 billion. And since God himself would not come down from heaven to spend money, the donations from the religious organizations have been diverted by superstar clerics to their personal use. What do we get? We get a pitiable situation where some clerics own two or more private jets. Incredibly, seven (35%) Nigerian pastors made Forbe's [list](https://www.google.com.ng/amp/dailypost.ng/2017/07/31/seven-nigerians-make-list-top-20-world-richest-pastors-see-list/amp/) of top 20 richest pastors in the world. ## Miracle Madness Additionally, religious fanaticism in Nigeria has resulted to miracle madness, the insane quest for nonexistent miracles. This, perhaps, explains why Nigeria is backward technologically. For instance, when fanatical Nigerians are confronted with existential challenges, they seek miracles through fasting and prayers. They rarely seek scientific explanations to social reality. This has given impetus to the rise of prayer cities and crusade grounds instead of laboratories and schools where scientific experiments can be performed. ![images (55).jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYyqznT4P246HDpvK7qpa1XSsZiAf9aCoukqKhqYVTJsY/images%20(55).jpeg) [Image Source](https://goo.gl/images/wAbFAZ) ## Political and Economic Oppression Presently, Nigeria is suffering bad leadership at every level of government. Nigerians are forced to live under the weight of corruption and highhandedness. One would have expected Nigerians to protest, to demand their political rights but their docility is staggering. The great [Fela Anikulapo Kuti](https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.biography.com/.amp/people/fela-kuti-21215355) in his famous song, *Suffering and Smiling* attributes religious fanaticism to Nigerians' resilience in the face of economic and political oppression. Religious organizations in Nigeria are, indeed, constantly being used as a willing tool by the government to indoctrinate members into looking up to God for the provision of essential needs. What then is the role of government? To receive jumbo pay and milk the treasury? ## Religious Violence There has been several incidents of religious violence in post colonial Nigeria, especially in the Northern part of Nigeria. A large number of these religious violence was caused by religious intolerance and rivalry between the adherents of the two dominant religions, *Islam* and *Christianity*. In present day Nigeria, religious violence is dominated by the [Boko Haram insurgency](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boko_Haram_insurgency) which seeks to establish in northern Nigeria an Islamic caliphate governed by Sharia laws. Since 2009, reliable [sources](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boko_Haram_insurgency) claimed that the Boko Haram insurgency has claimed the lives of over 51,000 people and internally displaced an estimated 2,400,000 people. ## Infrastructural Decay It is no surprise that Nigeria, despite being an oil rich nation, ranked 16th in the [list](http://www.news-world.us/pics/60-worst-countries-in-the-world/) of top 60 worst countries in the world in terms of infrastructure. As incredible as this may appear, I hold the opinion that religious fanaticism is partly responsible for why Nigeria is experiencing infrastructural decay. I hold this view because available [records](http://www.informafrica.com/business-africa/nigerian-churches-annual-revenue-is-3-trillion-naira-18-4billion-usd/) reveals that Nigerian churches generate a whopping $18billion per annum. If this record is accurate, then it would mean that the total annual tax revenue realized by the Federal Government of Nigeria is far lower than what the churches receive from members as donations. And with such an inconceivable abnormality, it becomes very doubtful whether the Federal Government would ever get enough money to fix the decaying infrastructure in Nigeria. Unfortunately, the religious institutions in the country hardly provide infrastructure to their host communities. #### Indeed, the consequences of religious fanaticism in Nigeria is horrible. Although religion is not in itself bad, man has twisted it into a dangerous weapon of exploitation and chaos. Therefore, I admonish every Nigerian to never get carried away by the sweet flames of religion which burns enticingly but destroys massively at the slightest opportunity. ![religious fanatics.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaSGApjixqbYmyrM6mz46fTehXx3bvSeFwrEHN1wV7rHF/religious%20fanatics.gif) [Image Source](https://goo.gl/images/k5iKnx) ### Kindly upvote and resteem. Contributions to this subject are highly welcomed too. Thanks. Kindly Follow @majes.tytyty for daily photography and vocabulary building. You may also follow @brotherdave and @Steem-Lagos for excellent contents.
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<p>This post has received a 18.19 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @gandhibaba.</p>
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It's racist
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What is racist? Did you read this post at all?
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Seriously?
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Great post @gandhibaba. I in recent years due to situations like this. I am really becoming anti-religion. Spiritual...no problem. When people start hiding behind a book (written by a man) to justify their actions, something is not right. They both condone killing, yet preach 'peace' It's the fanatical that scare me. Both are saying they're persecuted, yet there is proof of other 'religions' that have been persecuted and their history is still trying to be erased. We still have genocide because on part of the populous doesn't believe exactly like another part. What you mention about what is going on in Nigeria is very indicative of what is wrong in a lot of places. I hope somehow they can find a level of peace and learn to accept on another. (If my responses are too much just say so. I believe in interacting with people. I am a human, not a some sort of bot saying ...Great post.)
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Wow. Thanks for your wonderful comment on this post. The rate at which the religious books are being manipulated to deceive and indoctrinate people is becoming alarming, really. I just hope it changes as the human civilization evolves. I laughed really hard when you said you were not a kind of bot saying great post. I sincerely appreciate lengthy feedbacks and can only regret not having huge voting power. Regards.
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You're welcome :) I like the conversations that means more to me. I want to learn and know about other cultures and such. I think it shows, I don't get to talk much about things like this, so when I find someone that I can have a good conversation with. I get REALLY excited LOL.
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Hi gandhi, after reading your piece I want to become a cleric in Nigeria. Okay, I am kidding. Nigeria has so much potential. The corruption and selfishness are keeping Nigeria from really becoming an economic powerhouse in Africa.
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Hahaha you nearly got me. You becoming a cleric in Nigeria? Really funny. I agree with you that Nigeria can become great if corruption and selfishness are reduced minimally. I appreciate your comment.
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Thanks for this important post @gandhibaba. Extremism is most common problem in society especially developing country. It feeds untolerance and bigotry. People define themselves according to opposite side. They focus on others behaviour more than theirs. This leads they to alienation of individuals that they don't like. Whereas everyone must try to express themselves with their positive contributions of life. So anybody no need opposites for existence of it.
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I quote >arch Center named Nigeria the 2nd most religious nation in the world. Now my question is this What has religion done to the economic development of Nigeria? Countries in Asia like China, Japan, India that have seen development past what we have are not even Chrislam. Are we saying they are going to hell. If you look at what they are doing in terms of development for humanity I think they may get the ticket to heaven faster most Religious hypocritical nations like Nigeria. It is high time religion became a personal thing and the need for human development become a public affair
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Pardon my late response to your amazing contribution to this discourse. I just saw the comment now. There seems to be an inverse relationship, as you have rightly observed, between religious fanaticism and economic development. Nigeria really needs to invest more time into science and technology than have religious prayer camps everywhere. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate.
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You have spoken well.....
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Great post! I was not aware how big is fanaticism in Nigeria. But, as a Mexican, I can see clearly the patron.
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You just hit the nail on the head @gandhibaba like I was a whale I could have given you 100% upvote The major problem we are facing in Nigeria is as a result of religion fanaticism. Most people will rather do whatever their religious leaders tell them than what the bible, koran or religious book says May God help Nigeria
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I say a very big amen to your prayers. Let us hope the situation would improve as more people, you and I, talk about it. Thanks.
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Derek Prince says that fanaticism is a demon - a seducing spirit that is spread by false teachers. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdiCZXh-_Ew Interesting post.
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