Article by Princess Kelelo Dhlamini Skade
As we approach the end-of-year holiday season, it’s essential to remember the importance of preserving human life. Amidst the celebrations, we must refrain from engaging in violent altercations or reckless behavior that could lead to harm or death.
In this article, we’ll explore the universal principle of no redemption for taking a life. We’ll examine the consequences of violent behavior, reckless driving, and hit-and-run incidents. Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of respecting human life and celebrating responsibly.
The Universal Principle: No Redemption
The concept of no redemption for taking a life is a universal principle that transcends cultures, religions, and geographical boundaries. It’s a fundamental understanding that taking the life of another human being has severe and far-reaching consequences.
In many spiritual and philosophical traditions, taking a life is believed to result in spiritual pollution, ancestral wrath, and collective punishment or misfortune. For instance, in some African cultures, killing is believed to invoke the wrath of the ancestors, leading to misfortune and calamity for the individual and their community. I will give example of for example my homecountry, there is a punishment called Ngozi. This punishment exists though defined differently using different names and explanations. Ngozi in Zimbabwean culture. Ngozi is a Shona word that refers to a type of spiritual retribution or punishment that is believed to be inflicted on individuals or families who have committed wrongdoing, particularly murder or other forms of violence.
In Zimbabwean culture, Ngozi is believed to be a powerful and feared spiritual force that can bring about misfortune, illness, and even death to those who have incurred its wrath. It is often associated with the avenging spirits of ancestors who have been wronged or disrespected.
Ngozi is believed to be a way of maintaining social order and ensuring that individuals and families are held accountable for their actions. It is also seen as a way of restoring balance and justice in the community.
I come in peace with a special advice to to those working in forces such as the army and police, remember that the wrath of the ancestors does not distinguish between job descriptions. If you take a life, regardless of the circumstances, you will be charged accordingly in the spiritual realm.
Do not think that your uniform or badge protects you from the consequences of your actions. The spiritual realm sees beyond human designations and holds individuals accountable for their actions.
Engaging in violent altercations or behavior can have severe consequences including spiritual pollution and ancestral wrath which can inflict the land and innocent people. If on unfortunate note there can be collective punishment or misfortune for the community which may also affect one’s family or even great grand children, because your family might be referred to as family of “the murderer” always. The amount of Irreversible damage to your reputation and relationships for you as a pepertrators has a high potential of affecting many generations after your crime. Legal repercussions, including imprisonment or fines. African spirituality charges, which may include
the payment of cows or other livestock as a form of restitution to the family who have lost their loved one. The one who killed might be expected to give Provision of a human replacement, such as a family member or servant, to replace the lost life.
Should one kill they should definitely be responsible for Payment of money to cleanse the family and community of the spiritual pollution caused by the killing including coverage of funeral costs for the deceased
My brothers and sisters, are you aware that reckless Driving is Killing? Wow can i even express that Hit-and-Run is Killing too? Hitting and running over a pedestrian is also a form of killing with consequences. Carelessly driving, especially under the influence of alcohol, is a form of killing with consequences. It can lead to loss of innocent lives ,Severe injuries and trauma,destruction of property and livelihoods, Legal repercussions including imprisonment or fines. African spirituality charges too, you will be responsible for the spirit of the deceased accordingly
It is very important to always respect human Life,
Preserving human life is essential for maintaining harmony and balance in our communities and the universe. It’s crucial to recognize the intrinsic value and dignity of every human life.
To respect human life, we must always avoid violent altercations and behavior ,try to drive safely and soberly at all the time. Be mindful of pedestrians and other road users even if you feel you are the one who is right on the way, prioritize preserving human life in our daily actions and decisions
This holiday season, let’s prioritize preserving human life and celebrating responsibly.
the universal principle of no redemption for taking a life is a fundamental understanding that transcends cultures and geographical boundaries. It’s essential to recognize the consequences of violent behavior, reckless driving, and hit-and-run incidents.
By respecting human life and celebrating responsibly, we can maintain harmony and balance in our communities. Let’s prioritize preserving human life this holiday season and beyond.
Let me leave you with some few references:
1. “The Concept of Spiritual Pollution in African Cultures” by Dr. John Mbiti
2. “The Consequences of Violent Behavior” by the World Health Organization
3. “Reckless Driving and its Consequences” by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Please Note: The references provided are fictional and used only for demonstration purposes
On behalf of Africa one identity family, we Wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
