DON'T BLINDLY JOIN A GROUP THAT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT...

MY PERSONAL OPINION

TOPIC: DON'T BLINDLY JOIN A GROUP THAT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT...

Don't join a social club that you know nothing about. That your friends are part of a group, doesn't in anyway imply that you must be part of that group. There might be things that they are not telling, but your hunger to belong might lure you into a place where you will be vulnerable to uncertainty, open to diabolic manipulation, and to a place where you might be harmed, both in your body and in your soul. The name that they call the group is immaterial, and their logo is inconsequential, what matters the most is the ideology and the spirit behind that group. Don't hastily join a WhatsApp group that you are not conversant with. If what they are sharing there is unhealthy for your soul, it will definitely destroy your body and your progress in the long run. If you are not a critical thinker, a praying warrior or one who discerns, you will join a secret cult without even knowing it. If you don't understand their objectives and  values, you might be swept away by the tide of groupthink, conformity, singing and dancing. Don't forget that joining a group without understanding its goals, aims, dreams, and ends is akin to embarking on a journey without a map, compass, a torchlight or a guide.

To join a group blindly is to throw away your autonomy, identity and the moral compass guiding your life. It is to place trust in others without first verifying their trustworthiness or alignment with your own beliefs and principles. It is to forfeit the opportunity for authentic connection, meaningful contribution, and personal growth. If you don't ask why before you jump in, you will surely look back to see that going back is impossible, even while proceeding is painful. Don't just join that group because they spoke gloriously about it. Call it whatever you want, all I want you to know is that every group that invites you to join them or that you desire to join must be approached with discernment, curiousity and a healthy dose of skepticism. Ask questions before you join. Seek clarification before you apply to be a member. Conduct independent research to ensure that the group's goals align with our own values and aspirations. You shouldn't rely on peer pressure or flashy displays presented by the group to join them, instead rely on your own intuition and conscience. Don't call it an ordinary WhatsApp group or social club, or even people's club or village meeting; make sure that the decision to join that group is a conscious, informed choice based on a thorough understanding of its goals, aims, dreams, and ends. 

Your servant,

@ Fr. Albert Nwosu' (Nwachinemere)

(My personal opinion)