In the African Traditional Religion (ATR), "omu" symbolizes danger, death, sanction, no entry, keep off etc, In Christianity, cross symbolizes Christ. Cross also symbolizes Hospital, Red Cross etc. "Nzu" in Igbo culture symbolizes purity. In Europe, it is...
The effect of colonialism on African script is also discussed and recommendations made. The paper concludes that the provision of proper script for African languages will help the languages to develop more effectively along line with African way of thought and world view. Introduction Language is a...
Is religion used as a tool for dogmatization and deluding the masses? In order to regulate our places of worship, we must first of all understand why all Catholic, Anglican, Calvinist, and Lutheran pastors must study both theology and philosophy at university level before they become pastors...
Righteous Riches: The Word of Faith Movement in Contemporary African American Religion by Milmon F. Harrison (Oxford University Press, Mar 03, 2005) Descending From The Clouds: A Memoir of Combat in the 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division by Spencer Wurst and Gayle Wurst (To...
Although the religion-cultural proselytizers manipulated the African traditional value system specially the issue of sex and sexuality in the subconscious mind of the indigenous people, thereby creating unfounded concept of taboo and sacredness in connection with sexuality; allowing the imposition of more...
What folk religion is widely practiced in Haiti? What are the seven ceremonies of the Lakota? What are the different Apache tribes? What did the Blackfoot tribe believe in? What Indian tribes are indigenous to Mississippi? How many Indigenous cultures are in the world? What is Toltec Shaman...
Explorers of the Nile The Triumph and Tragedy of a Great Victorian Adventureby Tim Jeal A“highly enjoyable” account of six men, and one woman, who journeyed into uncharted and treacherous African terrain to find the source of the White Nile ( The Washington Post ). Nothing obsessed explorers...
They became the most urbanized African civilization before the arrival of Europeans. In the days of the slave trade, their territory was known as the Slave Coast. Much of their territory was eventually colonized by Britain. Around 20% of the Yoruba population practice their traditional religion ...
Colonialism and Its Impact : Africa had a major effect on European colonialism, which had a significant impact on the continent's political, economic, and social development. It is essential for understanding this era to understand the challenges of today. Resilience and Progress : Africa has prov...
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