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June 4, 2025 at 06:42 AM
*FADED GLORY: THE GLORY OF OUR ANCESTORS*
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In African philosophy, the living and the dead are interconnected and interdependent. The living dead refer to ancestors who are believed to continue playing an active role in the lives of their descendants. Here are some ways the living connect with the living dead:
1. *Ancestor Veneration:*
The living honor and reverence their ancestors through rituals, offerings, and prayers, seeking their guidance, protection, and wisdom.
2. *Spiritual Connection:*
The living believe they can communicate with the dead through dreams, divination, and other spiritual practices, seeking their counsel and blessings.
3. *Family and Community:*
The living dead are considered an integral part of the family and community, with their wisdom and experiences informing decisions and actions.
4. *Cultural Heritage:*
The living dead are seen as custodians of cultural traditions, customs, and values, which are passed down through generations.
5. *Rituals and Ceremonies:*
The living participate in rituals and ceremonies to honor the dead, ensuring their continued presence and influence in their lives.
6. *Reciprocity:*
The living believe they have a reciprocal relationship with the dead, where they provide offerings and respect in exchange for protection, guidance, and blessings.
7. *Ancestor Worship:*
In some African cultures, ancestors are worshipped as deities, with the living seeking their direct intervention in their lives.
8. *Dreams and Divination:*
The living believe that the dead communicate through dreams and divination, offering guidance and wisdom.
9. *Ancestral Wisdom:*
The living seek the wisdom and knowledge of the dead, recognizing their experiences and insights as valuable guides for living.
10. *Community of Memory:*
The living and the dead form a community of memory, where shared experiences and stories connect them across generations.
In African philosophy, the living and the dead are not separate entities but form a continuum, with the dead continuing to play an active role in the lives of their descendants.
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*NB: THERE EXISTS A VERY HIGHLY VIBRANT CONNECTION, RECIPROCATION, RELATIONSHIP, RESONANCE, TRANQUILITY, CONTINUITY AND OR INTERDEPENDENCE BETWEEN THE LIVING AND THE DEAD. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE INTRICATE FUSION OF THE PAST (ANCIENT), PRESENT (CURRENT) AND THE FUTURE THROUGH THE PERPETUAL PROCESSES OF RECREATION, PROCREATION, REINCARNATION AND INVOCATION*
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