Social Exclusion of the Yoruba Traditional Priest : “Babalawo” through the lens of the Child Naming Ceremony
Otudje, Omorere (2022)
Otudje, Omorere
2022
Julkaisu on tekijänoikeussäännösten alainen. Teosta voi lukea ja tulostaa henkilökohtaista käyttöä varten. Käyttö kaupallisiin tarkoituksiin on kielletty.
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022060242320
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022060242320
Tiivistelmä
This thesis examines the impact of Christianity on the practice of naming ceremony among the Yorubas of Southwestern Nigeria. The study explores how the traditional priests-Babalawo, who was once the officiating priest for naming ceremonies,, are now being excluded from the practice. In doing so, the study explored the differences and similarities between Christianity and the Yoruba religion.
The research findings demarcate the differences and similarities in the host communities. The study also established that peaceful co-existence between the two religions was exemplary, and their collective impact on both communities was praise-worthy in terms of the promotion of social cohesiveness. The provision of certain primary data on past and recent literature collection and observations were made. Recommendations were given to basically strengthen the maintenance and entrenchment of the respect of freedom of worship and belief, and possible method of resolution to be applied in any religious conflict that may arise in both communities being studied.
The research findings demarcate the differences and similarities in the host communities. The study also established that peaceful co-existence between the two religions was exemplary, and their collective impact on both communities was praise-worthy in terms of the promotion of social cohesiveness. The provision of certain primary data on past and recent literature collection and observations were made. Recommendations were given to basically strengthen the maintenance and entrenchment of the respect of freedom of worship and belief, and possible method of resolution to be applied in any religious conflict that may arise in both communities being studied.