There are so many things that confuse me about
you which brings me to the real reason why I’m
writing to you. But I guess you already saw this
coming, no be you, Alfa and omega - Charly Boy to
God.
In this season of open-letters in Nigeria, the last
person we all expect to have one written to him is
God. But guess what? He has his own too!
Veteran Nigerian singer and controversial figure,
Charly Boy has written God a letter on his blog »
which questions his very basic decisions and
abilities on earth, and in heaven.
The letter which asks numerous questions ranging
from the 'trueness' and 'absolute nature' of
Christianity as the one true religion (in the face of
thousands), and also, why God has not destroyed
Satan, and allowing him to tempt mere mortals,
requires some answers from God.
Charly Boy also went further to ask why God (who
is theorized to be perfect), should create imperfect
humans, ask for praises and worship in churches,
and allow the world to be filled with tribulation and
suffering.
He concludes the revealing letter with an urgent
and somewhat offensive closing.
"“God works in mysterious ways are not
acceptable answers for me ooo” So, park well."
Read the full letter below.
A Letter To God - Charly Boy
"Dear God,
I had to muster a ‘lotta’ courage to write
you this letter, please don’t get pissed
with me, because there is no way on Earth
that I can stand your vex, as one of your authentic
sons. First of all, I ‘wanna’ thank you for all thou
have given me, beautiful children, a beautiful and
soulful wife, a family filled with love, Mum and Dad,
nice motor bikes, belief in Self. But most
importantly that gift, the ability to shift gears when
the context calls for it and being able to generate
and evaluate several different options in order to
respond effectively to any situation, adjusting to
any condition that I face instead of struggling with
the way things are. Thank you God for all your
mercies, but shey you also know that I have
worked hard for all that I have today, with the
talent you blessed me with. In short BABA, you
built me for the Nigerian roads, no shaking, who
born dem.
There are so many things that confuse me
about you which brings me to the real
reason why I’m writing to you. But I guess
you already saw this coming, no be you, Alfa and
omega.
(1). When I hear some people say that
Christianity is the only true religion
approved by you, I get a bit confused.
What happens to the rest of the people who do not
belong to that religion? Will you send them to hell?
Why should they suffer if they were raised in an
area which did not expose them to the “one true
religion”? For example, there are about 1.2 billion
Catholics. What happens to the 5.6 billion people
who are not Catholic? What happened to the
people who died prior to the organized religion or
the concept of YOU, default to eternal damnation?
Why is it acceptable to join a religion that was
created by a single man? For example, King Henry
created the Church of England. How do we know if
YOU sent them or if it meets your approval, this
religion? How do we know that any religion is
approved by your person? Too much confusion,
waliiitaliii. Why is it acceptable for religions to
evolve? Various religions have changed over time
due to cultural pressures – how do we know these
changes are “authorized” by YOU.
(2). God, you are supposed to be perfect I
don’t get it how you ended up creating
imperfect humans, and we are told that we
are all created in YOUR image and likeness. For
me I’m sorry Baba, I don’t get it. How can a whole
YOU create imperfect things, by the way why don’t
YOU just destroy Satan, once and for all? Why is
Satan allowed to tempt us anyhowly? Is it fair? Why
would YOU even allow the creation of Hell? As
CharlyBoy what I put out interms of my image
tallies with the persona of Charlyboy because I
have a kickass attitude. When I see some human
beings, I definitely know that there is no way they
can be YOUR creation, say who die? For a lot of
Christians, the Bible is the “truth” and the “law” –
then is it not strange that humans are accepting
laws written by men, and that there are many
different versions seen from different
perspectives? GOD please which one is correct?
We have old and New Testament, and one too
many versions, because human beings are
imperfect their stories may as well be imperfect.
(3). Why does a perfect BABA like YOU
who is all powerful and has all knowledge
– require us to praise YOU by going to
Church. Should it not be sufficient for us to thank/
praise YOU in our own way? Why do YOU require
praise at all? Why do only humans need to praise
Him, while other species are off the hook? I am
just asking questions, or I shouldn’t be asking
questions? Will YOU punish me for asking
questions? But you are fair and just. Abi?
Why is there often contempt for those who
question religion? If humans were given
the gift of intelligence and the freedom of
choice, why should they be punished for using it?
Why is there continuous conflict between different
religions, and between those who believe, and
those who don’t? How can anyone know if they
are correct? Why is the universe, Earth, and life so
imperfect? Why would YOU create a world where
there is so much… wrong, so much Beef, so much
Gobee. I just tire for this matter.
And while we’re at it, I’m just really
concerned about the myriad religions that
say that believing anything other than
them will result in going to hell. I mean, Christians
say that Muslims will go to hell, and Muslims say
Christians will go to hell. Can you help me out
here? I haven’t even gotten into Hinduism,
Buddhism, Sikhism, Daoism, Taoism, ancient
Greek gods, ancient Roman gods… what would you
recommend someone do BaBa God.
Abegi, help me with answers before I kolo
just thinking about thequestions. My dada
don scatter here, oh I forget say I no get
dada again but my internal dada dey intact. Mark
you, “God works in mysterious ways are not
acceptable answers for me ooo” So, park well.
What do you think of Charly Boy's letter?
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