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IGBO CULTURE: RELIGION
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Chukwu
THE COSMIC BATTLE
Chukwu is the benevolent creator of everything who assigned roles to all the other gods. He punishes evil doing and rewards people for the good they do.
He can be called:
Chukwu- Supreme God
Chineke- Creator God
Osebuluwa- Sustainer God
Ekwensu
Eternal enemy of Chukwu and deviser of everything evil and wicked.
Many Christians in the Igbo culture still call Satan 'Ekwensu'.
Thank You
What about your element will help students understand their culture?
What information should students know?
Is there something in American culture you can reference to help the students relate to the Igbo culture better?
The Igbo believe the spiritual world is much closer than we think. They believe a higher power exists.
The Impacts of Religion
Objects of Worship
The main objects of worship in their culture:
1. God- The Creator
2. Ancestors- Molders of Destiny
3. Nonhuman spirits- Preservers of the World
- It helps you understand their view of the world. They hold nature at a high regard.
- In marriage, the gods over different families would be looked at.
- People gain authority based on their connection to the spiritual world.
- By understanding how they see the world, it may help you understand how they react and interact.