Ori-Oke and Christian Values: The Panacea for Social Change and Development in Nigeria
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2018-08-22
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Langaa Research and publishing common initiative group , BamendaNorth-West Region Cameroon 2018
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Ori-Oke is notably known as a higher place; a place above all other levels physically. Spiritually too, one expects to see a level of sound moral and ethical values or spirituality from somebody staying and pleading for himself, or interceding for others at Ori-Oke (Prayer Mountain). The standard of Christianand ethical values expected of one ascending and descending from Ori-Oke should be the type that complied with the biblical standard, in that the Bible is the primary guide to what is ethical and moral. The Bible should be seen as the major or the only source of knowledge of what is right and wrong. Attending Ori-Oke coupled with Christian values of peace, justice, hard work, love for God, love for humanity, love for others as you love yourself, and loving our nation genuinely, are the fundamentals for achieving right human behavior which can lead to a genuine social change Nigerians are craving for. That will also bring to our homes a desired development that would bring food, peace, security and justice to Nigeria.This paper examines Ori-Oke, the right attitude to God, man, and the fear of God that can enhance sustainability and development in our nation.
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