I practice New Orleans voodoo as my "religion" - it incorporates Catholicism (as I was raised) with voodooism from Haiti and Africa. I alos practice hoodooism, which is not a religion but magick. I got interested after visiting New Orleans, and meeting this wonderful store owner, Anna, at Erzulies. I read up on the topics, and happily converted! I am noticing a lot of people are interested in voodooism and other alternative religions recently. Why do you think this is?
I know for me, traditional religion was either too corrupt or constricting. I find that praying on my own terms is much more realistic and personal to me.
2006-12-13 04:55:11 · 8 answers · asked by nottashygirl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way, before you condemn voodooism....do some research first. New Orleans Voodooists do believe in God, Jesus, and the Catholic Saints.
2006-12-13 05:00:12 · update #1
Erzulies! the loa of rain, freshwaters and love!--I love voodoo because it is the least "christianized" pagan religion out there(the syncerticism of the loas and the saints has actually served to protect the original religion)
2006-12-13 05:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I considered Satanism due to the belief in one's self as the all powerful and did some research on the subject I also read "The Satanist bible" which is about the ideals and values of the "Movement" which claims that they do not follow Satan but have chosen him as a symbol of the movement because it will p*ss off the "God Botherers" If I were to follow a religious movement that would be my first choice but I prefer to be an atheist and not ally myself with any group that lets their life be governed by someone/thing that no-one can prove exists!
2006-12-13 05:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by gizmoweb666 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have been interested in Voodoo, hoodoo and Santeria all my life because I have lived among the practitioners of these beliefs. I grew up in South Florida and lived in New Orleans and still live near-by. I believe it is real and I have respect for it. But I chose Buddhism as it gives me a personal discipline I need. ;-)
2006-12-13 05:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where is your faith, stick to something all the way.
Jesus is the truth, the way and the life!
"Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One"
(Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad)
2006-12-13 05:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by St. Mike 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry I chose God.
2006-12-13 04:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, thank you. I'll stay with my sweet Jesus. He's all I need.
2006-12-13 04:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as they don't kill or harm others or their property, all religions are EQUAL.
2006-12-13 04:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by Irreverend 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
i like idols
2006-12-13 04:59:13 · answer #8 · answered by Life Rocks 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋