A Critical and Biblical Examination of Ancestral Veneration
Across cultures people remember and honour their dead. But ancestral veneration goes further, believing the deceased can affect the living.
Do All Africans Become Ancestors? Examining Hope In ATR
The greatest hope in most ATRs is to become an ancestor, thus entering God’s house at death. But this is restricted to the aged, who led exemplary lives.
Is It Better To Face Death With Christ Or The Ancestors?
In most traditional African beliefs, ancestors mediate for the living. But what hope do the ancestors hold for us in death? How does that compare to Christ?
From Many Mediators to One: Jesus Is Enough
We all feel the need for a mediator between ourselves and God: priests, angels, or ancestors. Being both God and man, there’s no better mediator than Jesus.
Turning From Ancestor Worship Will Be Costly, Jesus Said So
Implications for Africans who turn from ancestor worship can be severe, angering family members. So we must count the cost and seek comfort from the church.
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