What are the attitudes and views of the people regarding the Nzila sect: a case of Katuya village in Senanga District
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2014-09-01
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Mukela, Mashebe R.
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This study, conducted on a case model or approach using in depth interviews on 18 subjects,
investigated the existence of the Nzila sect among the Lozi ethnic group in Senanga District of
Western Province of Zambia. This was done in to determine whether the sect is still useful
or not, decreasing or increasingin terms of membership and popularity. It was found that while
the sect was under going a noticeable decline in the recent past in terms of its influence and grip on
the people due to socio or religious factors, the Sect manifested a relatively high degree
of resistance to extinction although undergoing a decline. There is a pronounced in and out
movement between the Nzila sect and the recent established Churches.The
Basic reason accounting/or this movement is the dissatisfaction people have with either the Nzila or Pentecostal Churches in failing to offer more lasting permanent solution to their social problems especially sicknesses. From this observation, it appears that the reason for the decline in membership and popularity is more psychological than the socio economic and religious factors.
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Religious beliefs