I Attended one of those some time last week. During umlindo I am not sure what people are supposed to talk about because I have attended a few and people turn to talk about different things also depending on the religion or church that is leading umlindo.
Some people believe this is where people are supposed to talk about the person that will be buried the next day, but some some disagree saying this is where the word of God needs to be preached to the people so that they get to see eternal life.
I know people differ on this one and if you want to know my thoughts on this one, stick around I will let you know.
In the last 2 milindo's that I attended at home i must say i have been entertained more than anything. I am starting to enjoy attending imilindo also it depends the church that leads imilindo. In the first one it was led by Faith mission "abasindisiwe". Part of my family attend that church and some attend "abafundi bakakrestu". If you know these churches immediately u will know why I was entertained more than crying.
Both these groups are very vocal about their beliefs and who ever you are and whatever you say they do not give you a chance instead they are the right ones according to these groups we are all wrong as they call people who do not go to the same church as them "abamnyama". In this case it was a case of 2 very judgemental groups judging each other and explaing why theirs is the right one. But what was more funny was that all the other churches like Roma, tshetshi, wisile, zion are the victims of these people this time they were watching the best match fighting with a bible the interesting match. Both groups quoting the same bible to justify their actions although one is saying the others are wrong and vise versa.
I really did enjoy this. Not sure how to explain this but... one day I will have enough time and write about it.
Incase you want to know I also subscribe to one of the groups, will let you know some other day which one.
Programme....I mean the one in the morning of the funeral. I really do not like attending that because this is where you are reminded about the person you have lost, this is where all memories come back, this is where most people cry. I am not sure this is necessary.
Will finish this some other time, but will appreciate your thoughts
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Hee!! this is interesting.
I don't realy know much about imilindo coz the last time I attended one was in 2001 and i was still young and didn;t know what to expect. I will only comment about the programme, YHO.. this is so sad I agree with you. I once attended a funeral beggining of last year and I was justin tears the minute I entered the church. I couldn;t bare the sight of ''ibhokisi'' and mind you I haven't known that person for a very long time. I felt so sorry fer her children especialy when they had to go and sing infront of the church for their 'mom'. I dont know if this was necessary but hey, who am i to say that. You could just see the pain in their faces...Anyway there comes a time for 'emangcwabeni', it wasn't as sad as it was during this programme so that also makes me wonder if these programmes are realy necessary.
I was at the first one with u ,and i know both the groups u are talking about. I wanda ukuba who is gonna win because they keep getting in each other's way.
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