of different families, for sexual satisfaction and for companionship. Generally, there are many types of marriages across the globe. These include; Polygamy, Bigamy, Monogamy, Surrogate, and Polygyny, among others. However, in Africa tradition religions, we have basically, two types of marriages namely; polygamy and monogamy. Monogamy refers to a marriage between one man and one woman, while polygamy is marriage between one man and multiple
This essay will analyse the primary and secondary characteristics of African traditional religions and discuss why they are not considered world religions. It will explore the manner in which African traditional religions differ from world religions. A world religion can be defined as an “all-encompassing ideology” and is not restricted by geographical barriers, has scripture, a set of beliefs and an all-powerful being (Shaw 1990, 340). It also has “statistical weight” meaning that there is a large
between culture and religion (Christianity) in the contemporary context in Nigeria. This paper explores the articulation of the position and functions of cultural custodian (traditional rulers) in the context of the principles and practice of religion, and culture in Nigeria. The mish-mash conflict between the demands of Christian morality and those of customary constitutes a daily problem to a large number of baptized
Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches are the most established Christian denominations. Other well established African religions and denominations include the African Inland Church (AIC), Seventh Day Adventists (SDA), and the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). In addition, there are a number of Evangelical churches and Independent African Christian churches. Islam is another major religion in Kenya. Followers include both Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. The largest number of Muslims in Kenya is found
The issues presented within this family dynamic have implications that they are derived from systemic gender role expectations, social impact and religion. Alice and Charles are in a constant struggle with the distribution of power in their relationship and it is negatively affecting their communication and wellbeing. Many externalized and internalized issues have played a ponderous role in their current circumstance, so in order to assess the root of their issues we must understand how these influences
closely at the break and continuity of Western hegemony on Africa since the European encounter with Africa. To begin with: I argue the West supplanted African position in the entire world order. The hegemonic domination of the West precludes Africa to take part on its share, for it serves as mouthpiece of Western states to empower themselves by African support. The underlining reason for the West to dominate Africa is to realize its myth of “universalization of European values” (Makinda, S. M. and Okumu
THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUALITY AS IT RELATES TO INDIVIDUAL HEALTH STATUS Significance if the concept Religious beliefs are important in a patient’s life yet majority of nurses are not comfortable with discussing the subject of religion with their patients, since health cares for the total man including the spiritual aspect of an individual’s life it is important for the nurses to be aware of the patient’s belief and how he or she value spiritual care. This is also very important in the end stage of
culture, or the subcultures that they identify with. In my life, the three most important cultural groups that I identify with are African Americans, student athletes, and Christians. Each of these very different cultural groups has a huge part of shaping who I am. One cultural group I identify in is being African American. A few reasons why I identify with the African
passions were not feminine, African Americans were imprisoned and unable to live their lives or voice opinions, and Native Americans were virtually erased from history when their land was taken over and they were slaughtered. American society has lost rich culture from these groups of people due to the white man of the past enforcing and asserting his beliefs onto the Other. The morally corrupt individuals who strived for power and dominance over women, Native Americans and African Americans justified this
illustrating social hierarchy Fig. 3. Artifacts of celestial Gods Fig. 4. A celestial God The history of religion in the Caribbean is similar in many respects to the history of many religions in all colonial systems (Pulis 14). With Christianity being the most dominant of all the religions in the region, there are some islands that still practices traditional African religions such as Revivalism (Jamaica), Santeria (Cuba) and Voodoo (Haiti). The images above shows a mélange of deities that