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13-Year-old from Langebaan aims high
In Vigit Magazine, we love to spotlight people who are stepping up for themselves and pushing against the norm. Mischke Schoeman, a 13-year-old (turning 14 soon) from Langebaan, is absolutely killing it – she’s not just doing great in school
Traits of a good friend
What would we do without a truly good friend in our lives? Having someone we can trust and share our joys, fears, and successes with is incredibly comforting. We all have that longing from time to time to feel loved
Beauty by Lee
Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, where many women juggle family responsibilities and working or running their own businesses, there’s a growing demand for easy cosmetic solutions and applications among women. Lesley-Lee Ackerman, the owner of Beauty by
The effects of abuse
Parenting is one of the most incredible experiences but at the same time, it is a task not to be taken lightly as parents shape the lives of their kids. Children might not always pay attention to what you say
Is the Leo-Aquarian Age here?
The astrological ages and their impact on all of creation have intrigued people across different timelines, showing up in various forms in religions and cultures. This topic feels even more significant now, as many astrologers and people believe we’re now
Activist shares message after a tragic loss
The parents accused of abusing and causing the death of their four-year-old daughter have decided not to apply for bail. The accused appeared in the Protea magistrate’s court in Soweto on Monday. The child passed away early this month, after
The similarities between Constantine and Paul
During the years 2019 to 2023, I experienced some really intense visions. One of those visions revealed to me that Constantine and Paul are actually the same person. I found this information completely mind-blowing. But by then, I had learned
Event planner wins award
At just 21, Shane Hoop is making waves with his grounded and humble approach, using his talents to inspire and empower those around him while driving significant change in his community. Shane is thrilled to be part of the 2025
Gio Davids: Inspired by all things beauty
Meet Giovani Davids known as Gio, a 32-year-old self-taught makeup artist and fashion lover from Atlantis, South Africa, who has always pursued her passions with determination. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Gio was captivated by the beauty
Lehana Nel: Ms. Hope Namibia National 2025
In a country where resilience is often written into the dust roads and soft-spoken courage of its women, few embody the spirit of grace and strength quite like Lehana Nel, crowned Ms. HOPE Namibia National 2025. But beyond the crown,
Question. Question. Question
Up until a few hundred years ago, European missionaries travelled across the world in the wake of colonisation, spreading the Christian faith. Missionary stations were established, and children were introduced to religious teachings through Sunday School.
Robert Raikes (1736–1811), a British journalist and philanthropist, is widely regarded as the pioneer and founder of the Sunday School Movement.
Targeting children through Sunday School has long been an effective method of shaping belief systems. During childhood, the mind is highly imaginative and naturally open to accepting ideas as truth. What we learn at a young age, especially when reinforced repeatedly, often becomes deeply embedded, shaping our worldview well into adulthood.
This process can be understood as conditioning or programming of the mind. When beliefs are formed early, they are often defended fiercely later in life, because they feel inseparable from identity itself. Historically, those in positions of power understood the human psyche well and knew that shaping belief early was a powerful means of influence and control.
Within this context, faith was often taught as something to be accepted rather than examined. Questioning religious doctrine was discouraged, as many were conditioned to believe the “Word of God” could not be challenged. This was not unique to Christianity; most religious traditions maintain that their sacred texts originate from divine sources, yet history also shows they were often endorsed, preserved, and shaped by political leaders and emperors.
The GOOD NEWS is that we live in a different age. Today, questioning no longer needs to be associated with fear, guilt, or rebellion. Asking questions is not an act of defiance, it is wanting to understand.
For instance, if the Bible teaches that Adam and Eve were the first humans, how do we understand the story of Cain fleeing east of Eden to the land of Nod? Where did Nod come from and who was already there? (Gen 4:16-17).
And this is precisely why one of Vigit Magazine’s editorial pillars is “Going Beyond Religion.”
Today, we owe it to ourselves, to our children, and to future generations to move beyond blind belief and into conscious understanding. To ask questions. To explore context. To seek truth rather than inherit it unquestioned.
Only then can we make informed, empowered choices, rooted not in fear or obligation.
Warm Regards,
Max
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