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Vodun F.A.Q.: Do I Have to Be Initiated to Practice An ATR?

Maybe. Maybe not. Most practitioners are not initiated formally to a specific egbe, but most underwent some sort of welcoming or rites of passage in their communities. Some kind of initiation is very important in most African traditional religions. You may worship whichever deities you like, so long as you…

Solutions: How to Avoid Negative Cultural Appropriation of African and Diaspora Belief Systems

Lately, there has been some buzz in the community about cultural appropriation of African belief systems. We’ve talked a lot about the problem, and I think it’s time we addressed some realistic solutions. The global spiritual community has always shared information, but the speed has increased dramatically since the internet. …

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