It takes resolve, courage, integrity and strong determination to follow Òrúnmìlà: Always listen to and obey the counsel of Òrúnmìlà and you will be a great success. Not all people are honest and not all babalawo are worthy and deserving of trust, neither do all babalawo have a true calling…
Some talk about African spirituality, Orishas, and disability and examples of our local signs for Orishas.Does your community have signs for your deities and spirits?
There seems to be a sad but comical trend lately, of “initiated” Europeans accusing Africans of cultural appropriation for practicing spirituality that we grew up with, and is our ancestral birthright. Though I have in the past responded to this sort of thing with anger, when I took the time…
How corporations and the police may get their claws into your house/ile. If you think your group has been infiltrated, you do have a legal right to fight back.
Some (not all) Lukumi practitioners in Florida posed an accord to try to distance the belief system from Africa back in 2009-2010. Needless to say it didn't work, but it should be noted that some tried.
Respectful African Spirituality Tshirts, Mugs, and More!
How corporations and the police may get their claws into your house/ile. If you think your group has been infiltrated, you do have a legal right to fight back.
Some (not all) Lukumi practitioners in Florida posed an accord to try to distance the belief system from Africa back in 2009-2010. Needless to say it didn't work, but it should be noted that some tried.
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