Leo Igwe writes about the upcoming 'Embracing Skepticism and Fighting Superstition' event at the University of Lagos:
You are cordially invited particularly if you understand the necessity of embracing skepticism and the urgency of fighting superstition in Lagos and, in fact, in other parts of Nigeria. You are invited if you are concerned about the negative and harmful effects of irrational and dogmatic beliefs on the lives of Nigerians. Superstition is hampering the growth and development of the society in so many ways.
Superstitious beliefs are poisoning social relationships and corrupting family values. Many families and communities live in a state of deep fear, mistrust, conflict and hatred due to suspicion of black malevolent magic. Many people brand their children and parents witches and subsequently beat them up, starve or torture them in the name of deliverance, drive them out of their homes or murder them in cold bold...[continue reading]