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Ancestor veneration, funerals and afterlife beliefs (www.pewresearch.org)

submitted 1 month ago by Saigon@quokk.au to c/theasiandiaspora@piefed.social

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Many in the region practice ancestor veneration and say it is important to follow traditional funeral practices.

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[–] WongKaKui@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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 3 points 1 month ago

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 2 points 1 month ago

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.