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Vodou, 2007.
A historical look at the origins of Vodou spirituality in Haiti.
1,007 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses Vodou spirituality, particularly the Vodou that is practiced in Haiti. The paper traces the roots of Vodou to religious practices in Africa and describes how the practices were taken up in Haiti. The paper traces how the Haiti's view on Vodou has changed over time and how it is becoming more accepted by the clergy in Haiti.
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"Since 1986, the Haitian clergy have been forced to acknowledge Vodou as a vital force in Haitian social and political life, and its priest and priestesses, oungans and mambos, as powerful and influential figures (Schaeffer). Cosentino describes Catholicism as "almost a sister religion" for Haitians who practice Vodou, saying "In the racist colonial world in which Vodou developed, Vodou is the black sister, Catholicism is the white sister. They are truly sisters, but the white sister won't acknowledge the black sister. The black sister truly KNOWS her white sister and LIKES that other world, but she also knows her place" (Schaeffer). There are no creeds, prescribed liturgies, membership rolls, formal organization or theology in Vodou, it is an ancestral religion and "a religion of healing, an aid to balancing life, to coping, to keeping things under control" (Schaeffer)."
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The Vodou, 2008.
A review of "Vodou", which is is based on West African religions founded within specific areas regional to East Africa.
1,317 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the Vodou religion and attempts to shed some light on how Vodou and Catholicism co-exists within the context of Haiti, and how many of the saints within Catholicism in Haiti have remnants of Vodou religion.
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"There are tangible differences between Vodou and Catholicism, which would suggest that they are unrelated. While the Catholic church receives funding from the Vatican, the vodou were forced to hold secret meetings and keep their rituals a closely guarded event. Vodou culture does not dictate the status of priesthood, nor require external communication mechanism to talk to the spirits. Rather, within Vodou culture, each and every believer can be a channel into the spirit world. The reason that Vodou and Catholicism has clashed so much since the 16th century was that religion was the primary method for cultural assimilation. The catholic church which was endorsed as the official religion of Haiti by the ruling political party, was supported financially by the upper ruling class at any given time in Haiti's history. The ruling classes had a majority of white colonialists which were closely associated with the Catholic church. Vodou on the other hand was followed mostly by the lower classes who lacked financial resources and political/social power and were suppressed in many different forms."
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Vodou, 2008.
An examination of lwa and its role in the rituals of the Vodou religion.
1,489 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the themes and rituals of the Vodou religion. It describes the 401 facets of the divine, referred to as lwa and their connection to the religion of Vodou. It also describes the state of the possessed individual and his role in the ceremony. The paper then discusses the reason why the lwa is essential to the ritual life of people practicing Vodou.
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"The overall theme that such rituals convey is the elemental nature of the Vodou religion. Specifically, within Vodou it is believed - much like in Hinduism - that there is one, ultimate spiritual being, known as God. However, this overarching spiritual force cannot be comprehended or experienced directly be human beings. This is the reason why the lwa is essential to the ritual life of people practicing Vodou. The lwa is the connection between the perfectly divine realm of God and the lesser realm occupied by humanity. Obviously, the in-between realm of the lwa acts upon the human realm continually; yet the rituals themselves are designed to strengthen this connection. Accordingly, possession by the lwa is of ultimate importance to be able to cross the line - however briefly - between the human and the divine. This interpretation of possession contrasts strongly with Christian interpretations, which almost universally view it as a negative feature of spirituality. In Vodou, it is one of the highest expressions of spirituality; to be touched by these divine messengers in a way capable of restoring spiritual, mental and physical harmony to the one possessed. Naturally, the things conveyed through the possession are of utmost importance because, for those moments, those witnessing the possession are simultaneously witnessing the world of the lwa."
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Religious Traditions, 2005.
A personal discussion on the compilation of a documentary on religious traditions.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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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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