Do you know anything about this, or people that believe, follow, worship this? The more I'm introduced to all different beliefs, I can't help but wonder why African Faiths / Religions aren't more "popular" amongst African Americans. Is it because we view this type of worship as voodoo or something (I have heard it referred to in this way)? Are we so far removed from Africa and her culture that this is much too foreign for us? I'm just wondering. I've visited a few sites that talk of this but don't know very much about any of it. Can you enlighten me? Share some links?
I've read on one site that African Americans are the only people/culture that don't embrace the faith that grew out of their own culture. It said, we choose to embrace religions of other cultures and so by doing, lessening our own heritage (or something like that). I'll find the link and share it. I found it quite interesting.
Okay, I found the link. It was actually shared by Liviti in another post. While the topic of this page I'm sharing with you seems to focus on African Americans and Islam, I'm sure the same could be said about most any religion, including Christianity. My point in sharing it is not to upset any but rather to point out some of the things this author says in regard to African Americans not worshipping / believing, etc., in a faith or religion that grew from their own African heritage.
http://www.geocities.com/roots_n_rooted/islam.html
Please do share if you have anything (pro or con) to add on.
I've read on one site that African Americans are the only people/culture that don't embrace the faith that grew out of their own culture. It said, we choose to embrace religions of other cultures and so by doing, lessening our own heritage (or something like that). I'll find the link and share it. I found it quite interesting.
Okay, I found the link. It was actually shared by Liviti in another post. While the topic of this page I'm sharing with you seems to focus on African Americans and Islam, I'm sure the same could be said about most any religion, including Christianity. My point in sharing it is not to upset any but rather to point out some of the things this author says in regard to African Americans not worshipping / believing, etc., in a faith or religion that grew from their own African heritage.
http://www.geocities.com/roots_n_rooted/islam.html
Please do share if you have anything (pro or con) to add on.