African Religions as a Way of Life
For followers of African religions, religion is something that infuses eveiyday life. It is not reserved for just one day of the week or for certain times of the year. Instead, religious practice is a daily activity.
As we have learned, most African religions do not focus on reward or punishment in the afterlife, so religious practice does not normally center on preparing for an afterlife. Instead, rituals and ceremonies focus on improving life in this world. Thus, religious practice might address vital material needs, such as a good harvest, or social needs, such as a harmonious family life. Also, because the High God is often believed to be remote from day- to-day human life, most African religions do not emphasize worshiping a supreme deity. Instead, religious practice normally focuses on communication with other supernatural beings.
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