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POLITICAL LITERACY, A NEEDED SKILL FOR OUR GERNERATION | Stephen Wise

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The citizens of our generation perceive political events in liberal democracies as confusing and difficult to understand. They have problems organizing and comprehending the complex and complicated political world surrounding them. As a result of these difficulties in comprehending political activities, they termed it a “dirty game”, which makes the religious man see a politician as satanic. At the same time, citizens find themselves in a powerful position in a democracy. By definition, they should have the opportunity to participate directly or indirectly in making generally binding decisions for societal development. Aristotle, in his political philosophy, stated that Man is a “political animal.” By this statement, Aristotle means that man lives in a more “polis”. Man becomes man among others, living in a society governed by laws and customs. The man develops his potential and realizes its natural end in a social context. This is the “good life.” This is not an easy life, but a lif
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THE IMPACT OF ART, MUSIC IN HUMAN MIND | Stephen Wise

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  The subject matter is a very interesting and influential one. Art, and the human mind. Ever since I begin my intellectual grooming I have come to realize that music, creativity, painting, drawing, (Art), etc. have become a thing that human beings can’t deal with in everyday life. Whatever you do, and wherever you are, you see art confronting you. Art in religion, politics, and art in education. It is an indisputable fact that art is everywhere, influencing us on a daily basis whether we realize it or not. And this is the very reason why art is important in human minds. Being surrounded by art could have a very good impact on our moods and emotions. This article will not only stop at defining art, but it will also go extra paragraph in discussing art and human form, perceptions in art, how art affects and influences our lives. The writer will also go further highlighting the importance of art in the human mind.   EXPLANATION OF SOME CONCEPTS AND IDEAS Art : What is Art? It is the
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Russia's modern trouble with NATO and Ukraine | Stephen Wise

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Ukraine is a former Soviet republic bordering Russia and the EU. It isn't always a  NATO  member,  however,  it's miles a "companion country". This  way,  there's an expertise that Ukraine can be allowed to enroll in the alliance someday  with inside  the future.  Russia needs assurances from Western powers that this may by no means happen. However, the United States and its allies are refusing to bar Ukraine from  NATO , announcing that as a sovereign state it ought to be unfastened to determine on its very own protection alliances.  Ukraine's ambassador to the UK,  Vadim  Prystaik, counseled these days that Ukraine became inclined to be "flexible" over its purpose to enroll in the Western army alliance. However, a spokesman for President Volodymyr Zelensky contradicted him, announcing Ukraine stays dedicated to its aspirations to enroll in  NATO  and the EU as set out  in  its constitution.  Ukraine has a massive populace of ethnic Russians and nea
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KEEP YOUR CONSCIENCE ALIVE | Stephen Wise

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I grew up to unfortunately found myself in a society where men has killed and buried their consciences. We know longer find wrong in things especially when it concerns us. When it benefits us. When it makes us rich. And when we participate in it. I have watched our culture unravel in its addiction to corruption. Our culture has been adulterated that it’s into war with ‘guilt’. The very concept is considered medieval, obsolete, and unproductive. People who trouble themselves with feelings of personal guilt are usually referred to therapists, whose task it is to boost their self-image. No one accept to be guilty. Guilt is not conducive to dignity and self-esteem. Society encourages sin, but it will not tolerate the guilt sin produces. WHAT IS CONSCIENCE? a) Conscience is a person's moral sense of right and wrong that acts as a guide to his/her behavior. It can act as a source of ethical guidance for a person. example - Suppose a civil servant notices illegal construction encr
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NIGERIANS NEED MORE ACTION NOW THAN 30 DAYS FASTING | Stephen Wise

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Few days ago I saw a newspaper headline “RCCG general overseer, pastor Enoch Adeboye has directed all members of his church to commence a 30 days fasting and prayer for Nigeria”. This kept me thinking so many things on how the children of Mama African have derailed in things of Christianity. I am completely a Christian with a sound and renowned Christian teaching and formation. Permit me to say that at this point in time that Nigerian are facing great social political upheaval, we need more actions than 30 days fasting. Can someone please help me to call all these pastors attention to the theological and philosophical idea of Faith and Reasoning (Fidel et ratio)? Faith and reason are both sources of authority upon which beliefs can rest. Reason generally is understood as the principles for a methodological inquiry, whether intellectual, moral, aesthetic, or religious. Thus is it not simply the rules of logical inference or the embodied wisdom of a tradition or authority. Some kind
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RACE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE, EITHER A RACIST OR NOT | Stephen Wise

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let's face it that people like people who are or looks similar to them. often times when things get rocky, harsh or tough, it is no longer about your ideas or skills. It is simply because people don't like you even without knowing they dislike you. Do you agree with me? racism is the extreme instance of this. As a foreigner, to make people like or love you, you must need to dig deep in other to find out what your similarities are with those around you rather than focusing on the differences. while it is germane, expedient to respect your own culture and traditions, following your residing country's customs and culture will make your acceptance more clear and easier. Being one of them should be, and it is the first step to your success and survival as a foreigner. You should not/cannot fake your love of foreign culture, so you must build your understanding, tolerate and appreciate the local culture first. This will prompt you to read vast, immerse yourself in their culture
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BURSTED! Congolese Dr. Denis Mukwege Quits the COVID19 Task Force

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Nobel Peace laureate Dr Denis Mukwege has resigned as head of a local task force fighting Covid-19 in eastern DRC in frustration at the government’s response to the crisis. He said a lack of coordinated action had crippled his work. Two months into his job as vice-president of a special health commission set up to fight Covid-19 in South Kivu province, Denis Mukwege called it a day on Wednesday, blaming organisational problems. In a  statement , he cited "weaknesses in organisation and clarity between the various teams in charge of the response to the pandemic in South Kivu" in the government's response.  Mukwege said that it took more than two weeks to get  coronavirus  test results from the national reference lab in Kinshasa, which was a "major handicap for our strategy based on testing, identifying, isolating and treating". Sources from the national response team have acknowledged the resource shortage but have vowed that, as of next week, test
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