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Jesus’ death is a Taboo in Logooli traditions. Nothing good from it.

This image of Jesus and two thieves on the cross would drive any Logooli traditional observer as unacceptable and not worth to refer for any deliverances Jesus was killed. That is kulumiindwa . To be killed is a grave sin in Logooli traditions without atonement, The killers can only run away on the least as part of their cleansing. Never again to associate or share in anything with the relatives; not water, not paths, not playgrounds – nothing. And no matter how friendly the person was, you do not live your life recalling their name.  It is Easter holidays and Logooli community is pacified with the mood that Jesus died and did resurrect in show of power over death. Though still a wonder a century and a quarter since Valogooli got into contact with missionaries, songs and sermons have endeavored to bring the message home. That Jesus to appear as if one of us – and us the Israelites. But Logooli traditions have hardly been invoked in the core discussions of Jesu’s death. To rush to r...

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