Posts tagged Funeral tradition

Reverend’s Funeral Spotlights Clash Between Christianity And African Tradition

An alternative funeral for a top United Methodist Church pastor who committed suicide last month following a sex scandal has highlighted a clash between religion and culture in Zimbabwe.

Africa, Christianity, NewsCyril ZendaNovember 8, 2023Cyril Zenda, Zimbabwe, funeral, suicide, Funeral tradition, funerals, Africa, Zenger, Zenger News, ZengerNews, Secondary featureComment

Cannabis Smoke: A New Take On Traditional Catholic, Indigenous and Chinese Funerary Rites

(OPINION) I recently attended a funeral for a friend’s mother. I hadn’t met her, but I knew she was important to my friend. And I’d be a crummy friend if I didn’t go and show my support. Right away, there was something different. The family started handing cannabis joints/pre-rolls and lighters to each guest when they entered.

OpinionJoe ButlerAugust 17, 2023Spokane FaVS, Joe Butler, Funerals, Funerary rites, Funeral tradition, Cannabis, marijuana, Catholicism, Indigenous spirituality, Chinese religionComment

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