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The Shift of the Flag of the Lordship of Jesus Christ: From the United Kingdom to the United States and Now to Africa Author: Da Effiong Daniel Affiliation: Altar of Virgin Generation Ministry @ African Holy Land Date: May 2025 Abstract This paper explores the spiritual and historical journey of the Lordship of Jesus Christ as it transitioned from the United Kingdom through the United States to Africa, with a specific focus on twin-saving missions in Nigeria. It examines the foundational missionary work of Mary Slessor in the early 20th century, her limitations in confronting the indigenous deity Ikpaisong responsible for twin killings, and the eventual decisive intervention by American medical missionary Dr. Henry Farrar in 1964. The paper highlights the prophetic significance of the 49-year interval between these two missions, coinciding with the biblical concept of Jubilee—a year of release and restoration. The narrative culminates in the recognition of Akwa Abasi Ib...

Mary Slessor and Dr. Henry Farrar: Comparative Analysis of Their Missionary Contributions to the Abolition of Twin Killing Practices in Southern Nigeria Abstract The practice of twin killing in Southern Nigeria, particularly among the Efik, Ibibio, Annang, and Ngwa peoples, was historically driven by deep-seated religious and cultural beliefs. This paper explores and compares the roles of two pivotal missionary figures—Mary Slessor of Scotland and Dr. Henry Farrar of the United States—in confronting and ultimately abolishing this practice. While Slessor is widely celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, this paper argues that Dr. Farrar addressed the root spiritual cause of the practice by confronting and destroying the Ikpaisong deity. His contribution, largely unrecognized in historical accounts, is vital to understanding the spiritual dimension of societal transformation in colonial and postcolonial Africa. 1. Introduction The killing of twins in precolonial Southern N...

The Consequences of Complaining _By Da Effiong Daniel_ From the African Holy Land of Akwa Ibom State, I share with you a reflection on the biblical account of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. As we examine their experiences, we are reminded of the significant consequences of complaining. The Israelites' Complaints The Israelites complained about the food, the lack of water, and the challenges they faced in the wilderness. Their lack of trust and dissatisfaction with God's provision resulted in them being punished, and one notable consequence was their encounter with snakes. God's Response As a result of their complaining, God sent snakes among them, which bit many and caused suffering. This punishment served as a reminder of the importance of trusting and obeying God, rather than grumbling and complaining. A Lesson for Us While it's not necessarily true that God hates complainers, the biblical account emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positiv...

SOCIOLOGY BEFORE MAX WEBER: A POSITION PAPER ON ANNANG SOCIAL ACTIONS AND YAM CULTURE By Da Effiong Daniel From the African Holy Land – Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Introduction Max Weber, a towering figure in sociology, revolutionized the understanding of human behavior with his concept of verstehen and emphasis on social action. He argued that actions should be interpreted through the meanings individuals assign to them. However, while Weber is credited for these contributions in the academic canon of Western sociology, it is imperative to recognize that various non-Western societies, such as the Annang people of the African Holy Land—Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria—practiced rich and deeply sociological traditions long before Weber’s writings. These traditions embodied social actions, symbolic interactions, economic redistribution, and communal values that, although undocumented academically, reflect core sociological principles. The Annang Yam Harvest and Social Action Among...

The Collapse of a Sacred Order: A Sociological, Anthropological, and Theological Study of the Transformation of the Ikpaisong Shrine in Abiakpo Ikot Abasi Inyang, Akwa Ibom State Abstract This paper presents an ethnographic account of the decline of the Ikpaisong deity and shrine in Abiakpo Ikot Abasi Inyang, Obot Akara LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, based on an oral history interview with Mr. Sunday Jumbo Adiaudom, son of the former chief priest of Ikpaisong. It explores the intersection of indigenous religious authority, colonial missionary intervention, and community transformation through the lenses of sociology, anthropology, and theology. The study reflects on the impact of Christian evangelism on traditional religious institutions and the sociocultural ramifications of religious conversion in postcolonial Africa. 1. Introduction This research examines the religious, sociological, and anthropological implications of the encounter between the indigenous Ikpaisong cult and the C...

The Encounter with Ikpaisong Spirit *July 1964: A Turning Point* In July 1964, a visiting American medical missionary, Dr. Henry Farrar, had an undocumented encounter that shook the foundations of the churches of Christ worldwide. This encounter took place at Ikot Nsekong Abiakpo Ikot Abasi Inyang village, now in Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. *The Shrine Explodes* As Dr. Farrar preached the gospel to the people, the shrine of Ikpaisong exploded like gunshots, announcing the departure of the Ikpaisong spirit. This dramatic event was seen as a fulfillment of Isaiah 19:3, which says, "The spirit of Egypt will fail." *Repentance and Baptism* The native doctors and the elders of the community submitted to Dr. Farrar's message, and all the messengers of Ikpaisong repented and were baptized at the Ikot Abia River. Hencforth Dr ordered   that the small forest near the shrine be cleared, and the natives immediately began to establish a church of Christ.the ch...

Africa in God's Agenda: A Scriptural and Historical Perspective By Da Effiong Daniel, Author of Ikpaisong, the Dead God (2024) Abstract From Eden to Abraham, Africa emerges as central to God's eternal plan. Africa, nourished by Eden's rivers and covenanted in the promises to Abraham, holds a strategic role in the divine narrative. Historically marginalized yet spiritually pivotal, Africa's influence in the last days is increasingly evident. This paper explores the biblical, geographical, and prophetic significance of Africa and its contribution to global revival. Keywords Africa, Garden of Eden, Abrahamic Covenant, Revival, Ikpaisong, End-Time Prophecy 1. Africa in the Beginning: Eden's Waters The Scriptures reveal that the earth was prepared before the creation of humanity: "Then the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed." (Genesis 2:8, NKJV) Central to Eden's narrative is the river that w...

The Tears of Twin Mothers: Cultural Stigmatization and Isolation in African Societies Da Effiong Daniel, 2025 Abstract This paper explores the lived experiences of mothers of twins in African societies, particularly among the Efik, Ibibio, and Annang-speaking peoples. Drawing from oral testimonies, cultural laws, and traditional practices, it investigates the historical stigmatization, social exclusion, and spiritual marginalization of these women and their children. It challenges ancestral customs upheld by the Ikpaisong religious order, which labeled twins and their mothers as taboo and ghostly beings. These customs relegated them to isolation in forests and desolate areas, excluded them from communal life, and denied them basic dignity. The paper argues that these practices not only dehumanized a divinely blessed form of birth but also invited curses upon the land by rejecting what God had declared good. Introduction In traditional African societies, the birth of twi...