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I would have to disagree with this...
"In my sights, 'rituals' are for man's entertainment."
If the ritual is empty, then yes(which is largely found in the dominant culture). But in the propper context, rituals are very useful for individual and communal mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical healing and well being. Rituals can assist in introspection and trance/ meditation. They are also useful in communal bonding and as individual and communal symbols to mark life transitions and rights of passage. African rituals are often used to teach moral, spiritual, social, medical, and metaphysical lessons. They are also used to divine one's destiny and give propper life instructions/advice. They have their place in the wholistic worldview, especially one based from African culture. As my Babalawo said to me(when I was 'caught' reading one of his books when I should have been participating in a communal activity...not a ritual but the point still is valid). "You will not find Ifa in books alone, you have to experience it too".
Only empty ritual is entertainment.
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