Religious Traditions

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This paper briefly examines the personal experiences of the writer of the paper, who was allowed into the homes of practitioners of the religious traditions of Palo Mayombe, Santeria, Espiritismo and Vodou. Specifically, the paper details interactions with these men and women and what they taught the author The paper also notes the challenges and rewards which attended the process of putting together a documentary on these spiritual practices.

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"The process by which individuals gradually gain insight into different cultures and into different spiritual practices is one which can be frustrating, exhilarating and more than a little daunting. The following paper will briefly examine the experiences of this writer as he was allowed into the homes of practitioners of the religious traditions of Palo Mayombe, Santeria, Espiritismo and Vodou. Specifically, the next few pages will detail my interactions with these men and women and they taught me about myself; the paper will also note the challenges and rewards which attended the process of putting together a documentary on these spiritual practices. As should become apparent, this task was often frustrating, but ultimately a wonderful opportunity to grow as a person. Before embarking on the aforementioned documentary, I was under the impression that Palo Mayombe was simply a form of witchcraft."

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