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Community
the foolishness going on in the present- Everything that carries the Breath of Life
day church is what Christianity is about, is has some level of sacredness in it, but
delusional. And to also think that African what anyone sees is completely a different
Spirituality is about going to slaughter goats discussion. However, seeing the sacredness
before some old and rusty wooden images in things, people and places is a mark of a
is also delusional. Every form of Spiritual heart that has embraced a journey of self-
knowledge system is much more than what discovery and the discovery of Spirit.
the eyes see. So, we must be humble and in
awe when we try to deal with things that are I have watched a few of the late Credo
beyond the human brain. Until you can see Mutwa’s videos. He was a Zulu Isanusi.
clearly, do not try to lead anyone on the path. Isanusi’s in Zulu spiritual teachings are
considered spiritual teachers who provide
Speaking of ancestor worship or the guidance and wisdom to those seeking it.
consultation of ancestors, I do not have any They are seen as some of the highest ranks
personal issue with anyone practicing that, in Zulu spirituality. I have watched this old
it’s a free world. But what I have an issue man speak on very deep and hidden secrets
with is the amount of hypocrisy in the mix. in African spirituality with so much clarity,
And here is what I mean. There are lots of knowledge, and humility, but not for once
Africans talking about ancestors and the did I hear him belittle anyone or any other
consulting of ancestral spirits, but many of spiritual knowledge systems or a different
them don’t even have cordial relationships opinion on any subject matter. That’s a man
with their parents who are still alive. Some who has understood that life and spirituality
don’t even see eye to eye. So, I ask, if you are deeper than what any man can claim
can’t see eye to eye with your parents when ownership of.
they are alive how do you intend to turn the
table for them to regard your prayers and In conclusion, life is deeper than what
consultations when they are dead? Also, if we think, assume, or even know and so is
your parents while they were alive were as spirituality. But Ubuntu in its purest form is
helpless as you in dealing with everyday a good cord that can pull all things together
issues, how come they suddenly become to form a true community of Africans who
very powerful when they pass the veil of the have let go of their pride, prejudices, biases,
living to the point where you can consult hurts, assumptions, and presumptions and
them for help? Especially if they never made who are ready to change the narrative of the
a connection to their higher selves when they African people. We just need to realize that
were alive. These are just my thoughts and we all are because we all are and that nature
they are not meant to undermine what anyone is a sweet comforter to the weary soul. Let’s
practices. keep drinking from the fountain of water that
flows from the Supreme.
What do you see?
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