CRITISM

Criticism The Igbe is replete with criticism. First, non-adherents find it less attractive because of the principal utilization of Urhobo language at worship sessions. [ 19 ] Second, non-adherents perceive the religion as idol worship and avoid identification and participation. Third, the Igbe is criticized for the rejection of orthodox and herbal medicines for treatment of ailments. Rather the Igbe adherents believe and administer the native chalkfor treatment of ailments. This, the non-adherents view as unsafe and taking chances even though someof the ill adherents allegedly confess to being healed after imbibing or externally applying the native chalk.