African Religions: Beliefs, Practices, and Cultural Significance

This report provides an overview of African religions, focusing on the concept of supreme beings and their significance in various cultures. It highlights the role of indigenous cultures and their beliefs, such as the Wakan Tanka. The report also touches upon ethical considerations in nursing practice, particularly in relation to religious and cultural barriers, such as the case of Australian Aboriginals and their healthcare access. It further explores the impact of intersectionality on societal divisions, emphasizing the importance of avoiding biases based on caste, creed, or religion in professional settings. References to relevant academic sources are also included, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

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The God or the Supreme Being is the most powerful entity in the religious ethnicity of
Africa. These supreme beings of sub-Saharan Africa are the divinities that are respected and
revered throughout the region (Deming, 2015). All the supreme beings in African religious
background symbolize the unique capability in the African cosmology. The religious orthodoxy
of the indigenous people in the African religion has a direct connection with the human forces
and their will. The human forces of the indigenous culture are the representatives of African
culture. They show the unique entity of the divinity in the regions.
The people of Dakota believe in Wakan Tanka as their God since the divine implications
are supported in this context. The ethical considerations of nursing practice are well connected as
the well being of common people is addressed in this scenario (Deming, 2015).
It had been seen that the Australian aboriginals did not care for accessing the healthcare
processes because of religious and cultural barriers. The context of Dreamtime and the oral
practices in the country might have led these Australian aboriginals not to take part in the
country (Cullen, 2016). The divisions in the tribal contexts are also the reasons for these
practices.
Intersectionality is one of those important paradigms that should be taken under
consideration while discussing nursing practice. This practice creates sexism and racism within
society. However, nurses should not indulge in creating divisions between based on their castes,
creed and religion (Cullen, 2016). These factors are very relevant and religious factors should not
come in the way of nursing practice at all.

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References List
Cullen, J. G. (2016). Nursing management, religion and spirituality: A bibliometric review, a
research agenda and implications for practice. Journal of Nursing Management, 24(3),
291-299.
Deming, W. (2015). Understanding the Religions of the World: An introduction. John Wiley &
Sons.