My girlfriend practices Santeria and has a godfather, whose advice she seeks for everything....even issues that he may have no expertise on....and takes it to heart...I find this very strange...
It also seems like they try and predict future events....this I also find peculiar
Are these types of activities and godfather-goddaughter relationships normal in Santeria??? There seems like a lot of mystery...which I believe is peculiar
Well you've got to remember that you're dealing with a different culture, and maybe you should have known all that before you got serious with her, but since now it's too late, I would suggest asking her about her culture and faith, and researching it yourself, then decide if that's what you want
You sound more jealous than you do concerned for her well being? Just a guess but Im going to predict the future and tell you that if you don't check your neck and deal with yourself... This COULD be a fight later on down the line.
Santeria is a Latin and African religion and it is deeply rooted in respect for ancestors and elders and their wisdom. Africans and Latinos are VERY family oriented...
They are not having sex so stop being such a damn typical, jealous, paranoid, man and ask HER... Not Us!
Personally, I would disregard any answers ta ht automatically assume that Santeria is evil. Most people with Theo kinds of answers are very close minded, and I get the impression ta ht what you're looking for is open mindedness, not closed.
It is normal, within any religion, for a godchild to take to heart what a godparents says. And any good godparent is supportive of a godchild's decisions, and should help them find the right choice for them. By the sounds of it, that is all that is going on here.
Alot of people try to predict future events- it is tied in with human curiosity, and a wanting to be prepared for anything that comes their way.
I have a theory on why it seems so mysterious to you- it is something you don't know about, and maybe she doesn't share huge amounts with you. Don't be alarmed- this is a normal reaction for people who are unsure of how their partner might react to their beliefs. Really, it isn't all that peculiar- maybe it's just something you're not used to.
Go to the library, or search go ogle- you are likely to find answers to your questions there, and who knows, maybe it won't seem all that peculiar once you have a little better understanding.
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