Residents of Bulesa village, Busukuma county in Wakiso District have been reported to frequent the tomb of dead traditional healer Edward Sebanakitta for blessings.
Edward Sebanakitta died at the age of 85, in November 2015. The Faithful found at the tomb told state owned news paper New Vision that in fulfillment of Sebanakitta’s will, his tomb was unusually buried with grass instead of earth and cement .
They additionally didn’t have to bury him in a coffin, play religious songs or recite religious prayers during his 3-hour burial ceremony. What the mourners did was to drum and sing traditional songs in praise of Buganda’s traditional Gods.
It is reported that worshipers kneel besides the stack of grass on his tomb at the backyard of his home to pray to his spirits for various reasons that include “sickness, recouping squandered fortunes, taming errant husbands etc.”
“Hardly a day passes without at least five people going to pray at the tomb, “Mwebe Kabali an LC official at Bulesa village told the press.
As reported, Sebanakitta had several widows, over 35 children and over 60 grandchildren.
Editor’s Note
When faced with challenges, it seems justifiable for some people to explore every avenue of possible healing. However, only the God of the Bible has the ultimate authority and power to heal or to save life.
The question is, “Do Traditional healers, witch-doctors honor Jesus or not?” The Bible says that anyone who will not accept the light of Jesus is living in the dark, and condemned (see John 3:17-21).
It can appear to be compatible with faith in Christ, especially if some Christians do it. But when we become a new creation in Christ, we must put off the things of darkness, even if they are traditional, and live in the light with Jesus.
The Bible also talks about God dealing with suffering and sickness in response to prayer (see James 5:13-18). On the other hand, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 is a strong warning against Satan’s work in counterfeit miracles.
If we seek help from forces which do not honor God, we are not trusting in God.
The kingdom of darkness will only lead to frustration and despair. The Kingdom of Light is where healing, hope, freedom and forgiveness are all found in the wonderful power of Jesus.
