Voodoo is a mix of African Beliefs and Catholicism; often with nature and folk magick 'root-work' mixed in as well.
Voodoo is a mix of African faiths/practices, folk magic, and Catholicism.
Voodoo is a mixture of African faiths/religions/practices/folk magics and Catholicism.
Technically, no. The voodoo religion grew out of slavery and hid itself in the trappings of Catholicism since African slaves were forbidden to use their old religions a part of their slavery. Seeing many similarities in their Loa and the many Saints the African priests and priestess' co-opted Catholicism into Voodoo.Officially the church denounces voodoo as a pagan cult and so does not support it.
yes, based in west africa, but practiced all around the world
Roman Catholicism is the official religion, but most people refer to their religion as voodoo.
Personalized Voodoo Dolls are sometimes used in conjures in the Voodoo and Vodun religions.
The main religions in Haiti are Roman Catholicism and Vodou. Roman Catholicism is the largest religion in Haiti, followed by a significant number of people who practice Vodou, which is a syncretic religion that combines elements of Catholicism with African religious beliefs.
Roman Catholicism. See related questions for further detail.
Haitians practice Catholicism and protestantism. In fact, in Haiti one is free to practice any religion one feels appealing. Some Haitians practice voodoo, but not openly. I would like to demystify the thoughts that all Haitians practice voodoo. That is not true at all. Just because some people believe in superstition does not mean they practice voodoo.
The major religions in Haiti are Christianity, which includes Catholicism and Protestantism, and Vodou. Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination in Haiti, while Vodou combines elements of African, Native American, and Christian beliefs.
Voodoo Dolls were not considered part of Voodoo practice. It was introduced as a souvenir for tourists. It is also commonly seen related to Gris-Gris. In order for its magic to work it must be in close proximity to the person it is meant to be used on.
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.