does the religion santeria practice some form of witchcraft?

kindhearted · #1 (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 06:59 AM

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buttercup · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 06:59 AM

Voo Doo my friend

estezhamawi · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:59 AM

Santeria is Yoruba traditional animism with a Spanish Carribean Catholic veneer
and they do tend to practice contagious and sympathetic magic.

Leverage · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 06:59 AM

That would be a big YES!

ultimatealmightyone · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 06:59 AM

Yes. I've seen it done. Just stay away from it.

Terry · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 06:59 AM

No. Contrary to popular belief, Santeria is NOT Voodoo. They're two completely different things. Santeria is actually a mix of an old Yoruban religion with Roman Catholicism. People are mislead by the media and think it's Voodoo because it involves animal sacrifice. What most people don't know is that animal sacrifice is extremely rare, and only used in incredibly urgent situations. Besides, when animal sacrifice is performed it must be done quickly and cleanly because then the Orishas (saints) will not be happy. Also, all those involved in this religion HAVE to be baptized. It is not anti-Christian whatsoever. Actually, in spiritual masses CATHOLIC prayers are used.