Nigeria, Nov. 24 -- Following the recent spike in attacks on churches and schools in Nigeria, Pastor Paul Adefarasin's remarks have got people talking.

"I certainly hope Nigeria doesn't go to war. I certainly hope we don't have to. But I'm ready for it," he said in a sermon delivered on Sunday in his church.

In the sermon, which is generating a lot of debate on the internet, the preacher noted that it's two civilisations globally fighting, and Nigeria is just one of the fronts.

"That's important to understand. And I hope that the dialogue works to expunge terrorism from Nigeria permanently.

And it's going to take a lot of brain, battle-brawn, and some brilliance in negotiation. But I really don't believe that you negotiate with terror...