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Darrion Blick
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∙ 14y agoVoodoo embraces center around ideas of honor and respect--to God, to the spirits, to the family, to society and to yourself. The most important aspect of Voodoo is that it is a glue that holds the community together. Everyone is connected. All are one.
Like any other religion, Voodoo brings great benefits. Participation in Voodoo ritual reaffirms one's relationship with ancestoral history, community relationships and the cosmos. Voodoo is a way of life. For those it touches, it is impossible to define. Many would simply state "Voodoo is a beautiful religion" and, while true, it is far more than that. Voodoo is religion, culture, heritage, and philosophy. It is also art, dance, language, medicine, music, justice, power, storytelling and ritual
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How is voodoo and Catholicism related?
Voodoo is a mix of African Beliefs and Catholicism; often with nature and folk magick 'root-work' mixed in as well.
Why do Haitians practice voodoo?
Voodoo or Vodou is a mix of African religious traditions, Catholic beliefs and practices, and folk magic. Some Haitians practice it either because it is a part of their family's customs and beliefs, or because it called to them.
What are the basic belief of voodoo?
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What are different branches of the voodoo religion?
Many different voodoo cults flourish all over the world, and none of them are the same. Each of them have their own rituals and beliefs. The main places that voodoo is practiced are in west Africa, Haiti, And Louisiana.
Does voodoo have an end of the world prophecy?
Although Voodoo is a mixture of several different beliefs including Catholisism I could find nothing to indicate that an end-of-world belief is part of the religion.
When was voodoo founded?
Voodoo was never founded. It is an amalgamation of practices mixed and matched between very different religions including traditional African/West Indies tribal beliefs, Catholicism and others. It is not a single set of beliefs and practices with a founder like you find with Christianity or any formal religion.
What are the basic beliefs of mercantilism?
The basic beliefs of Mercantilism included that wealth of a nation came mostly from its possession of gold and silver.
How does religion continues to dominate the life of Caribbean people?
In the Caribbean, such as in Haiti, the Voodoo beliefs are totally permeated into the minds and hearts of the Caribbean people. When the people become Christian believers they have a very hard time shedding the Voodoo beliefs they have had ingrained in them since they were born. Some will still practice Voodoo even when they are Christians. This is a bad practice. Voodoo can be dangerous and is basically a fearful satanic belief system. Imagine being scared of people, doing daily activities, going to sleep because you are scared to death of Voodoo curses or practices? It is one thing many government people there would love to have eradicated.
Blended version of African religious beliefs and Christianity?
The most common ones are Santeria, Yoruba, and Palo Mayombe.
Hinduism basic beliefs?
brahman
What is an agreement about basic beliefs?
consensus
How did David potter see American capitalism economic beliefs and basic social goods?
As a combination of economic beliefs and basic social goods.
