Renowned human rights activist and former Senator Shehu Sani has once again struck a chord with the public, this time addressing a troubling trend on his official X handle. In a poignant reflection on modern society’s shifting priorities, Sani highlighted the growing need for vigilance in places traditionally seen as sanctuaries of peace and reflection.
“Today, in our mosques and churches, we are no longer merely cautioned to guard our souls but our phones too,” Sani remarked. “During funerals and burials—moments that were once solely about mourning the departed—we now hear warnings to keep an eye on our devices.”
Sani’s words paint a stark picture of a world where the sacred and the mundane have become intertwined, where the fear of theft overshadows reverence and solemnity. His commentary points to a deeper societal shift, where material possessions have gained such importance that they must be safeguarded even in the most sacred and solemn of settings.
He continued with a powerful observation: “All that should scare the heart of man is not scary anymore. The people of this generation are tougher than those who existed during the prophetic eras.”
Sani’s statement serves as a critique of the modern world’s desensitization. The once-revered boundaries between the sacred and the profane have blurred, and the fears that once gripped humanity have been replaced by a hardened resolve to protect what is ours—even in the house of God, even in the face of death.
His words resonate as a call to reflect on the state of our society, urging us to consider how far we have drifted from the spiritual and communal values that once defined our existence. In an age where the digital and the divine coexist uneasily, Sani’s message is a reminder of the need to reclaim the reverence that has been lost.
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