The idea is to remove the fact that the dot or lobola is an obstacle to marriage. Was dot a symbol, it would not be a bad thing. Was it as simple as buying a piece of bread at the market, it would be a fun thing.
Amèria PhillippsFebruary 10, 2015
Cultural traditions do not change immediately upon receipt of the gospel. The article acknowledges that it may not happen until the next generation. When the gospel is received by any culture it takes time for its people to change years and years of conditioning and tradition. It is usually the elders who are most resistant and the children coming through who accept more readily 'new things'. Line upon line, precept upon precept.
AleceFebruary 9, 2015
I thought the idea was to try to remove the Bride Price from marriage rituals in this country and among this people, but it looks like the Bride Price was still a part of this family's ceremony. Am I missing something here??
Margaret Blair YoungFebruary 5, 2015
I just posted two videos for Meridian readers on the Heart of Africa Film facebook page, one of the sounds during the groom's arrival to the bride price ceremony, and the other of the couple arriving at the LDS Church after their civil ceremony. Enjoy!
Charles McClellandFebruary 5, 2015
Thank you for sharing this enlightening and inspiring story!
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Aime Junior MbuyiAugust 28, 2015
The idea is to remove the fact that the dot or lobola is an obstacle to marriage. Was dot a symbol, it would not be a bad thing. Was it as simple as buying a piece of bread at the market, it would be a fun thing.
Amèria PhillippsFebruary 10, 2015
Cultural traditions do not change immediately upon receipt of the gospel. The article acknowledges that it may not happen until the next generation. When the gospel is received by any culture it takes time for its people to change years and years of conditioning and tradition. It is usually the elders who are most resistant and the children coming through who accept more readily 'new things'. Line upon line, precept upon precept.
AleceFebruary 9, 2015
I thought the idea was to try to remove the Bride Price from marriage rituals in this country and among this people, but it looks like the Bride Price was still a part of this family's ceremony. Am I missing something here??
Margaret Blair YoungFebruary 5, 2015
I just posted two videos for Meridian readers on the Heart of Africa Film facebook page, one of the sounds during the groom's arrival to the bride price ceremony, and the other of the couple arriving at the LDS Church after their civil ceremony. Enjoy!
Charles McClellandFebruary 5, 2015
Thank you for sharing this enlightening and inspiring story!
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