"...The only authentic identity of the African is the tribe. I am Nigerian because a white man created Nigeria and gave me that identity. I am black because a white man constructed black to be as different as possible from his white. But I was Igbo before the white man came." - Chimamanda Ngozi
this was so beautifully written, i loved all the points raised. i’d also been following that account for a while and it’s so mind blowing to hear how much of our history has been twisted for the comfort of christianity
That was good. Honest, authentic, and simple! Honoring and searching for historical lessons that enhance critical thinking and historical restoration. I sent a copy of your essay to my daughter because her mom can fall in the middle of what you described of Christians which bash other people for what they believe and slipping on the curve and and judgemental spirit.
Instead of allowing not only yourself an opportunity to learn but also the subject of the critical victim to experience their path. Why can't we just listen and if we disagree with their doctrine or way of life, let life release them from a critical noose?
Finally, I agree with you. I left a church for the same cliché Christian who never would teach about the material world but always the pie in the sky, a rainbow over Noah’s head, Jesus personified as a caucasian, and the fake-ass Jews to say the least.
oh I love this! v valid. Highly recommend reading "Witchcraft Beliefs as a Cultural Legacy of the
Atlantic Slave Trade: Evidence from Two Continents" by Boris Gershman because it explains the why and the how from the POV of what was happening in Africa and America.
this really isn't talked about enough. i remember wearing a cowrie necklace around my grandmother and she was super unsupportive of me wearing it. i still have it but i fully understand the strengths of assimilation she had to endure. converting from catholic to christian. so interesting how we went from worshipping the elements to pentecostal values.
Thank you for writing this! I’m also on a journey with my beliefs. I’m no longer a Christian, and I’m really keen on diving into African history this year!
Very beautifully written! I've been thinking over the past few months and the restrictiveness of American modern —capitalist—Christianity. As I grow into my 20s and grapple with religion as a whole, there is a senselessness to American organized Christianity that is becoming more apparent to me. Growth into oneself and soul is rejected if it is not through what society deems as Him. I hate how society has grown to demonize spirituality and an understanding of the self at the soulful level as if such things are not forms of worshipping His light and creations.
"...The only authentic identity of the African is the tribe. I am Nigerian because a white man created Nigeria and gave me that identity. I am black because a white man constructed black to be as different as possible from his white. But I was Igbo before the white man came." - Chimamanda Ngozi
i wish i could restack this
this was so beautifully written, i loved all the points raised. i’d also been following that account for a while and it’s so mind blowing to hear how much of our history has been twisted for the comfort of christianity
"Education isn’t dangerous. Ignorance is." So so true
That was good. Honest, authentic, and simple! Honoring and searching for historical lessons that enhance critical thinking and historical restoration. I sent a copy of your essay to my daughter because her mom can fall in the middle of what you described of Christians which bash other people for what they believe and slipping on the curve and and judgemental spirit.
Instead of allowing not only yourself an opportunity to learn but also the subject of the critical victim to experience their path. Why can't we just listen and if we disagree with their doctrine or way of life, let life release them from a critical noose?
Finally, I agree with you. I left a church for the same cliché Christian who never would teach about the material world but always the pie in the sky, a rainbow over Noah’s head, Jesus personified as a caucasian, and the fake-ass Jews to say the least.
oh I love this! v valid. Highly recommend reading "Witchcraft Beliefs as a Cultural Legacy of the
Atlantic Slave Trade: Evidence from Two Continents" by Boris Gershman because it explains the why and the how from the POV of what was happening in Africa and America.
this really isn't talked about enough. i remember wearing a cowrie necklace around my grandmother and she was super unsupportive of me wearing it. i still have it but i fully understand the strengths of assimilation she had to endure. converting from catholic to christian. so interesting how we went from worshipping the elements to pentecostal values.
It’s very true, I’m definitely spiritual but struggling with religion. The fear has definitely been instilled in a lot of us. Thank you for sharing
Alkebulan will rise, again🧍🤍
Nice Read!
thank you ☺️
Thank you for writing this! I’m also on a journey with my beliefs. I’m no longer a Christian, and I’m really keen on diving into African history this year!
thank you for reading!!
Thank you for this
thank you for reading!!
Replying to the title: everything that is not Christianity is not of God. 🍍(Please don't come for me)
Very beautifully written! I've been thinking over the past few months and the restrictiveness of American modern —capitalist—Christianity. As I grow into my 20s and grapple with religion as a whole, there is a senselessness to American organized Christianity that is becoming more apparent to me. Growth into oneself and soul is rejected if it is not through what society deems as Him. I hate how society has grown to demonize spirituality and an understanding of the self at the soulful level as if such things are not forms of worshipping His light and creations.