@ Lovin’ Locks – Consider it done.

@ Asabagna – I told my friend about my comment on your blog, specifically the “white oriented matrix” & she was like shit, I like that. So her new goal is to stay out herself. I will stay tuned to your post sounds very interesting.

I do not view the principles as religious at all & IMHO, they can be practiced right along side the 10 commandments. For kicks, imagine Moses on Mt Sinai with the commandments & the Nguzo Saba. LOL

The Nguzo Saba is very non-denominational. As Dr. Karenga stated over 20 million celebrate every year so I feel positive assuming that the Nguuzo Saba crosses without conflict religious lines.

I am so hoping to go to Africa this year. Not sure when & how but I am willing it so.

Peace,
Bygbaby

Thanks for the comment on my page on the subject of Kwanzaa. You got me meditating on my beliefs as a Christian and how it relates my existence as a Man of African descent. I know exactly what you mean about your “love/hate” relationship with a religion which was used by the “white matrix” to spiritually and mentally enslave our people…. not ONLY in the past, but also today. BUT that is not the whole story. I am developing a post to address the issue of my continuous development in the spiritual realm as a Black Man (thanks to you), especially since I have dedicated myself this year to deepen my spiritual growth and enlightenment.

In regards to Kwanzaa, the seven principles are certainly positive and progressive attributes, and as you state, they should be acknowleged and practiced by those of us of African descent 24-7-365! I just don’t see them as religious principles that replace or are even equal to the significance of the birth of Christ. Can they be incorporated with religious beliefs? Certainly… as a cultural foundation for the upliftment of our people, they are solid! I commend your utilization of the principles of Kwanzaa with the children. Nice! A positive and significant end and start of a year.

(As an aside, when I went on my pilgrimmage to the Motherland in 1997, a Ghanaian village held a naming ceremony for me. It signified my return and rebirth and the village Chief gave me the name “Asabagna” which means “hunter”. It was the name of his ancestor who had found the village).

Thanks for the inspiration and may God bless and keep you and your family Tarafi!

Asabagna

Just had to step in and check on my lil BygBaby and say happy, most prosperous 2007 to you and your sweet lady and family.

I want to get better at blogging. The support of seasoned vets as yourself is most encouraging. Consequently, I have a link at my blog over to your blog in the spirit of “Nia” among other things.

Namaste,

“So let it be written, let it be done”

Lovin’ Locks