soulsearcher said:I think sometimes a society succombs more to the Christian missionary because they present it as the 'answer'... not to mention they often times bring food, clothes and shelter to many nations that are poor. But with it comes a price, and it usually means the erasing of that culture's spirituality and traditions, on top of being more susceptible to opposing forces. This is the story time and time again in most countries of color. It is also one of the ways whites have conquered everyone else.
However, the damage has been done... many African countries are Islamic or Christian. So at this point Africans as well as African Americans will have to just try to unite for the common goal at least for now. And it has happened... the Million Man March is the most notable event in which nobody thought about religion, just unity. But in the meantime, ATR practictioners can continue to plant their seeds through forums like this or other media such as books and websites.
And this is the very heart of the problem in Nigeria and other African nations.But with it comes a price, and it usually means the erasing of that culture's spirituality and traditions, on top of being more susceptible to opposing forces
My semtiments exactly.Quite honestly, I have grown tired of these arguments which continually blame outside forces for the problems of Africa which at times tend to romanticize African history and not only ignore but deny the internal contradictions and divisions which existed and provided the breeding grounds for these same outside and external forces. It has resulted in one of the worst forms of self-denial and finger-pointing while fostering a climate of self-hatred which has led increasing numbers toward adopting the same outside beliefs. Furthermore, Christianity has many of its roots in African, Alexandria, in particular, the Coptic Church and Ethiopian Orthodox, and the proximity to Mecca, which once was under Ku****e control, has led many to actually view Islam as an indigenous religion.