What is the role of priests in the African traditional communities?

      

Highlight the role of priests in the African traditional communities.

  

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Maurice
(i) They guard the community's customs and traditions and pass it on to the new generation.

(ii) They confer blessings to members, for example, before going for a battle.

(iii) They intercede for people's need to God.

(iv) They are intermediaries between the people and God.

(v) They preside over sacrifices and offerings.

(vi) They advise people on proper ways of social living.

(vii) They carry out cleansing rituals to enable a member to be accepted back in the community.

(viii) They reconcile various warring parties.

(ix) They take care of sacred places such as shrines and temples.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 30, 2017 at 09:36


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