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Voodoo. Many may think of it is some sinister dark taboo of mystical forces, based solely on black magic or the work of the devil. Some might say that it is just another version of Satan Worship. For many just the word Voodoo itself paints a picture of bloody sacrifice, nightmarish drum patterns, evil zombies, and dolls stuck full of pins. In actuality, Voodoo is a legitimate religion. Wade Davis, who wrote The Serpent and the Rainbow, would argue that Voodoo goes so far as to be a way of honoring ancestors, and gives guidance to raising children and educating them as well. Voodoo is known by many different names and spellings. Vodun, Voodoo, Vodoun, Voudou, and Sevi Lwa was based around the god Vodun by people of West Africa Yoruba during the 18th and 19th Centuries. (Robinson. 2010.) These alternate spellings for Voodoo are gradually gaining popularity because of negative associations to the word Voodoo. While the exact origins of Voodoo remain a …show more content…
Voodoo is a religion like many others. Voodoo has fallen victim to persecution and tagged with a negative connotation due to misconceptions and poor education about various religions found throughout the world. It is a religion that is divided like many other religions. Voodoo is a remarkably resilient religion. It has been in practice for around 6,000 years with not a single written text for it to claim, or to hold its traditions. Voodoo is a religion for people, people who have a faith so strong in their religion that it can pass from generation to generation for thousands of years orally. Is it possible that Christianity or Islam could have done this? Voodoo is not a religion of black magic, Voodooists are not Satan worshipers. Some Voodooists may be members in the very church we belong to, whether it is Christian, Islam, or
Voodoo
Voodoo. Many may think of it is some sinister dark taboo of mystical forces, based solely on black magic or the work of the devil. Some might say that it is just another version of Satan Worship. For many just the word Voodoo itself paints a picture of bloody sacrifice, nightmarish drum patterns, evil zombies, and dolls stuck full of pins. In actuality, Voodoo is a legitimate religion. Wade Davis, who wrote The Serpent and the Rainbow, would argue that Voodoo goes so far as to be a way of honoring ancestors, and gives guidance to raising children and educating them as well. Voodoo is known by many different names and spellings. Vodun, Voodoo, Vodoun, Voudou, and Sevi Lwa was based around the god Vodun by people of West Africa Yoruba during the 18th and 19th Centuries. (Robinson. 2010.) These alternate spellings for Voodoo are gradually gaining popularity because of negative associations to the word Voodoo. While the exact origins of Voodoo remain a …show more content…
Voodoo is a religion like many others. Voodoo has fallen victim to persecution and tagged with a negative connotation due to misconceptions and poor education about various religions found throughout the world. It is a religion that is divided like many other religions. Voodoo is a remarkably resilient religion. It has been in practice for around 6,000 years with not a single written text for it to claim, or to hold its traditions. Voodoo is a religion for people, people who have a faith so strong in their religion that it can pass from generation to generation for thousands of years orally. Is it possible that Christianity or Islam could have done this? Voodoo is not a religion of black magic, Voodooists are not Satan worshipers. Some Voodooists may be members in the very church we belong to, whether it is Christian, Islam, or