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jagunlabi (m)
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Should a christian accept the honour of becoming a traditional chief of his/her community?
Does that present a conflict of belief?
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Bibi (m)
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I have not seen any contradiction with the Bible?. As long as the chieftaincy requirements do not incude fettish sacrifices or shadow alliances, I think its ok.
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Badman888 (m)
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It depends, not all chieftaincy title have to do with rituals and stuff some are just like a honour. I think if it has to do with certain rituals then a christain shouldnt accept it.
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Rottweiler (m)
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Darkness and light don't go together! There's nothing like an honourary chieftaincy title. When you are made a chief, usually you are expected to undergo certain initiations. In future, you could even be called upon to perform certain rites on behalf of the community. Take it or leave it, a true christian shouldn't fraternise with traditional institutions unless he/she is trying to convert the traditionalists.
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Metroman (m)
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2 Corinthians 6 vs 14 - 18 ; 7 vs 1
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
1 ΒΆ Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Sometimes the scripture seems hard but by brother let us not water it down. Let us pray that God will send a REVIVAL and let us not join those that are compromising and pulling down the gospel.
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Badman888 (m)
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Darkness and light don't go together! There's nothing like an honourary chieftaincy title. When you are made a chief, usually you are expected to undergo certain initiations. In future, you could even be called upon to perform certain rites on behalf of the community. Take it or leave it, a true christian shouldn't fraternise with traditional institutions unless he/she is trying to convert the traditionalists.
We all come from different parts of the country, because i know in my place there is honourary cheiftaincy |
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IAH (f)
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Yes there's honorary chieftaincy title and they don't do initiations or rites at all! My Dad is a Chief(honorary) and he didn't do any initiation rites. The whole thing was a ceremony like you would do your wedding or house-warming ceremony. They just put beads on his neck and hands. So what's bad in that for a Christian?
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Badman888 (m)
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@ IAH thank you at least its not only me that knows that.
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kimba (m)
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NOPE, they don't go together.
The question is: Would a Christian really be able to stand on the totality of the Word of God without compromise with Chieftancy titles? NO. Its not just the title that matters, its the requirements, level of commitment to that group that are involved. Should a decision need to be taken, can the Christian man take the totality of Gods Word into full-consideration and application without going against some dictates, and "musts" of the Chieftancy position he is holding?
The truth is he can't please everybody. He can't please them and God at the same time. But God will not accept part-time commitment. And what is he discussing with those in the Chieftancy group? has he preached Jesus to them? have they accepted the faith? can he still maintain intimacy with them and Jesus at the same time.
Its not about killing people or offering sacrifices now, im talking the ideals of Christianity compared to the ideals of the society. They don't match, and arent comaptible.
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jagunlabi (m)
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Will a christian be able to accept a knighthood,then?Or does that go against God,too?
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kellybaba (m)
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kimba,god bless u !
i culdnt hv said it beta. u captured it all.
@ iah & badman888,just know that any money or levy that your palle contributes in that cabinet for the the 'igwe-in-council" to consult d oracle of the land is a direct worship of d deity wch xtianity abhors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dauda (m)
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There are lots of chieftaincy titles out there that have nothing to do with sacrifices or occultism. Do you know how many Otunbas are out there now? These Kings are chieftaincy mills and they are churning them out in droves. You can get one if you can afford it. I'm saving for one.
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IAH (f)
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@Kellybaba, We are not Igbos. So rule out oracle, igwes,etc. That might be the case in Igboland. Dauda has said it all. In Yorubaland, Chieftaincy titles are just what the king uses to enrich his purse. You give him some money or a car and he rewards you with a title. That's it. My Palle is not even a native of the town where he was given the title so he definitely cannot be among the council, his own is just honorary.
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jagunlabi (m)
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Will a christian be able to accept a knighthood,then?Or does that go against God,too?
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Ndipe (m)
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Jangulabi, very good question that you asked about a Christian accepting knighthood. I don't know what being conferred a knight entails, but I am beginning to think that it is quite similar to accepting a chieftaincy title, and as such should be avoided at all cost. Even if it is a honorary title, please don't, it is just a bait, that may have damning consequences. As for knighthood, I don't know what is involved in the ceremony, but if there is any incantation or so, then, it is just a gloss, to perpetuate the 'honoree' into bondage.
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romeo (m)
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Bunch of ignorants!!! is eating egusi soup good for christians too?
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MP007 (m)
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depends on what the title is all about, most traditional titles are demonic but some are just "conventional"
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