Now, this is a Church!
God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
- Acts 4:34-35
BREAKING:
Another 55 people murdered in 24 hours in Plateau State on Tuesday and Wednesday following attacks by Islamist Fulani militias against local Nigerian Christians.
The death toll was given by a Red Cross report seen by AFP journalists.
No protest marches in London? 🇳🇬
Can we collectively tweet about the killings of Christians in Plateau state, and some other parts of the middle belt of Nigeria??
No way those guys would achieve such broad daylight brutality without backings.
We clearly only have ourselves guys.
It’s live, or die trying.
I agree. The Feminism portrayed on twitter is MANY TIMES different from the true essence of feminist values. Numerous "Twitter feminists" seem more inclined to hurl insults than extend help to fellow women, prioritizing uncouth language and rigid expectations over educating and empowering others.
In contrast, many real-life feminists actively contribute to women's lives, irrespective of their stance on feminism, by challenging systemic barriers. Their primary focus lies in empowering women intellectually, financially, and mentally, recognizing that true empowerment fosters self-belief and knowledge.
On twitter, it seems to be a raging war where the fastest finger is deluded into thinking the best comeback has solved a gender bias problem. On twitter, it seems women only have the right to choose if the choice conforms to the expectations set by these Twitter feminists. If you do otherwise, you’re probably an open or closeted misogynist.
Sigh…
It's disheartening that Twitter feminism almost compels me to add disclaimers like "I'm a feminist but not a Twitter feminist," or "I'm a feminist who loves my partner and doesn't hate men." “I am a feminist but I love cooking for my husband…”
I should simply be a able to say “I am a feminist” and that should universally acceptable.
Also, there’s so much anger…
Don’t get me wrong, anger could be justified especially when there’s so much historical and current injustices against women and the stark gender bias could be annoying. In some occasions, anger is NEEDED to convey emotions because staying silent is tantamount to participating in evil doing. Truth is, the reproduction of a bias system can make you go mad if you care enough.
Is the root to your anger because of the injustice of an action, because of a personal pain you feel in relation to the event or because you’re so narcissistic that you completely refuse to accept that there are other ways that lead to a destination aside from YOUR way?
Please understand, I’m not an expert on anger, this is because I rarely get angry, it’s not an emotion that I prioritise so I can’t categorically state ALL reasons why these twitter feminists usually sound angry. I sense vibes and energy though and I have made successful life decisions based on the energy I feel so I can categorically say that I do not hear anger alone from the twitter feminists, I also sense contempt, bitterness and cruelty.
In few occasions, I have allowed my anger override my emotional intelligence and my true intentions but in time, I have come to prioritise real life direct impact over public outrage and winning an argument.
Before you come for a woman’s choices, I beg you to pause and reflect on your words and intentions. Will it empower her, educate her? Are you open to dialogue to understand her intentions or you just want to Lord your self righteous opinions over her?
I’m going to close with Chimamanda’s words. She said, “I say to young Nigerian feminists – please do not use feminism to justify your wickedness… Sometimes, I see some of these young ladies and when talking to them, they sound really mean, and I say to them this isn't feminism; you're just being nasty.”
Note: I’m on holiday so I’ll not be reading responses. If this tweet incites anger, I offer no apologies.
Here is the “GoFundMe” account for the Victims of the Plateau Genocide
Your donations will go a long way and every dime will be accounted for. (By me)
The contributions will be towards Emergency Relief for Plateau State; Medical outreaches, food and warm clothing.
Read more here https://t.co/qfAXMtk7lV
Please forward and retweet this message to reach a wide audience.
Nigerian Christians burying their loved ones after a massacre committed by Islamist militias around Christmas last year
Why are the Islamist massacres in Nigeria ignored?
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To Christians living in countries other than Nigeria: Are we going to remain silent while our innocent brothers and sisters are being massacred by Islamist groups in Nigeria? Even on the holiest day of Christmas, they choose to attack and kill Christians. Over 52000 lives have already been lost since 2009. How can we stay quiet?