Many in the region practice ancestor veneration and say it is important to follow traditional funeral practices.
Ancestor veneration, funerals and afterlife beliefs
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/06/17/ancestor-veneration-funerals-and-afterlife-beliefs/
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WongKaKui@piefed.social · 2 pts · 281d
I'm curious how many kids just don't care. Like... with all the emotional damage these parents do... does anyone actually care about their parents? Like... really? Spirits? Lol.
I was taught about some reincarnation stuff, yet, simultaneously they say ancestors are in heaven? So... the abusive parents go to heaven? Or I thought they were supposed to be reincarnated? So confusing.
Like jeez, imagine being "in heaven" with your abusive ancestors spirits.
Sorry for ranting, had a recent argument with parents.
Saigon@quokk.au · 4 pts · 281d
It definitely depends on your relationships with your parents. I have a good one with mine, and I have a small altar with my grandparents in my home, but if I had a bad relationship with them it would probably not be a thing.
mintiefresh@piefed.social · 3 pts · 275d
I have a small altar for my grand parents (whom I have never known) and my mom (she passed away 7 years ago).
I don't actually believe in the spirits and all of that. It's kind of just for aesthetics now and it's nice for my daughter to see my mom's picture. I suppose maybe it's just a bit comforting to me.
But I don't really believe their spirits come back and eat the fruit I put up there.