Why Gogo Skhotheni Calls Ubungoma a Cult| African Spirituality vs Religion: Rituals vs. Relationship

In this reaction video, Lwandiso Dlokweni dives into Gogo Skhotheni's bold claim that Ubungoma-a traditional South African healing practice involving divination-is actually a cult. As a sangoma herself, Gogo Skhotheni is challenging the authenticity and integrity of her own practice. We explore her perspective and discuss the broader implications of her critique.
Join us as we unpack why African spirituality is often seen as a religion steeped in rituals and sacrifices, drawing comparisons to the Old Testament practices. We also examine the contrasting views of Jesus, who emphasized relationship over ritual. Is African spirituality too focused on ritualistic practices? Is it being dictated by people rather than genuine spiritual connection?
Don’t miss out on this deep dive into traditional practices, spiritual critiques, and the ongoing dialogue about spirituality in Africa!
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[@B4Africa]

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[@vusimngomezulu2500]

Uthini uNkulunkulu mdali wethu sonke ngezangoma, izinyanga, abathakathi, amadlozi, amasonto, nangamasiko? Leviticus 19:31,Duteronomi 18:10-12,Isaiah 8:19,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,Mark 7:7-9,13.

[@funinjinge2291]

Thanks load and clear

[@katlegomogapi]

Lol... In line with what the lady says about ubungoma being exactly the same across all tribes; It's pretty interesting because you find Sangomas outside the Zulu tribe always reverting to IsiZulu in their practice.

[@mabathomosekeli]

Exactly. Been asking why they all use Zulu even if they are not Zulu, yet they claim it's their culture!

[@LindiweNduli]

Wooooow this is powerful coming from their fellow gobela. Glory to the living God.

[@Siboniso-t5m]

Truth and that's y its a lie even abeNguni themselves were fed something false coz ubungoma is not ours nathi

[@Siboniso-t5m]

Let us fix this she said ubungoma is a cult and not our African spirituality and she is right African spirituality has nothing to do with ubungoma every African must try to under Africanism instead of judging coz some stories in the bible do raise eyebrows and also suggest ukutwala😮😢

[@B4Africa]

@@Siboniso-t5m Ukuthwala is part of African Spirituality and Ubungoma. So is child sacrifice. Bible Condemned all three evil things. But which stories? Please do share.

[@Siboniso-t5m]

Moses sacrificed a lamb and smeared the blood on the doors of Israelites and all the first born children died including innocent ones of the society Abraham was told to sacrifice his son to prove his loyalty and faith remember in the book of Jerimahia he says i knew you in thy womb before u were born so he should not test his faith coz he knew from the time he created Abraham that he would be faithful Jesus himself you guys even call him the sacrificial lamb and say u eat his flesh and drink his blood then say its metaphorical

[@Siboniso-t5m]

@@B4Africa why do you always judge other people so much Christianity why do refuse to accept that some people don't want religion why must Christianity always find fault in other faiths I'm not umgoma but i study African people a lot thats y i have come to conclude that ubungoma and christianity are both not benefiting us as blacks

[@B4Africa]

@Siboniso-t5m It's a Sangoma saying it though.

[@Siboniso-t5m]

@@B4Africa what sangoma saying brother please explain

[@emmanuelndima988]

There are confused beings amongst us are we supposed to believe her, cause she done it all 🤔 the next thing being a dj and slipping with young boys will be a cult 🤔🥺

[@Hugh-pu3kf]

Wasn't Jesus Christ a sacrifice? There on, don't Christians therefore repeatedly partake of the holy 10:14 communion to affirm the sacrifice.if we going to umbrella the good & bad practices in ubungoma let's umbrella the good/bad Christianity.why I disagree with Christianity is its tendency to want to super impose its being over every other.my advice to Christian promote/sell Jesus christ not discredit other religions.lastly God is not Christian

[@B4Africa]

Going to respond to this in a video. Think it will be beneficial for many

[@B4Africa]

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[@siyamamkelaganjana9493]

I tend to disagree on that ubungoma is not cult . Fake sangomas are making it cult . In Africa there is not cult but cult was introduced through religion

[@B4Africa]

The reason why its a cult is because it's about people dictating your spirituality. Same as Imboni. Spiritual dictator. We have the bible. And can read alone. You have to consult to know what ancestors are saying. It's a cultural identity cults.

[@siyamamkelaganjana9493]

@@B4Africa authentic zangomas and authentic spiritual gifted people they are not forcing their spiritual guidance to people but people are sent to them by their spiritual guides. Imboni never forced his spiritual guidance to nobody . Some choose to to him some are sent to him by their spiritual . Imboni is a spiritual guider not a dictator . Authentic sangomas are not dictators . Those who go to people claim to be sangomas must consult their spiritual guides before .

[@B4Africa]

@siyamamkelaganjana9493 Why must I go through à person. I can speak to God directly. Without religious rituals, baggage, and witchcraft.

[@siyamamkelaganjana9493]

@@B4Africa according to African spirituality you do not go through a person but through a diety . But a diety is represented physical by a person . Nobody can speak directly to creator . According to African spirituality we follow order that had been revealed spiritualy.

[@B4Africa]

@@siyamamkelaganjana9493 Exactly. Human mediators who have sins and flaws like you. We don't have that problem.