Learn More About Voodoo

What Is Voodoo

Voodoo is a religion. Like all great religions, Voodoo is based on the belief in one God. We recognize Christ as the Savior and we believe in the Holy Spirit (the Holy Loa).

Voodoo means "sacred, high and holy, of God." Voodoo represents the "old time" religions of ancient Africa and the Caribbean. Everyone holds an opinion about Voodoo, but few know anything about it. American society, other religious organizations, and the film and entertainment industries have all contributed to gross distortions about the spiritual beliefs of African peoples. It is time to bring that era to an end. Voodoo needs to be brought into the light so that it can achieve its place among the world's great religions.

Who Are the Holy Loa?

The Loas are God's messengers and workers. Unlike spirits, they are forces; some would say that they are the Seven African Powers of the World. In the Christian faith, they would be the Angels/Saints; in the Yoruba, they would be the Orisa; in the Voodoo religion, we call them Loas. And like the Saints or Orisa, they have jobs and duties to take care of and work with the forces of the world.

Each Loa has a territory that they govern; several examples are below:

What Are the Origins of Voodoo?

Voodoo comes from Africa and the Caribbean islands. It grew with the importation of slaves to the islands and became the culmination of all of the various "nations." The Voodoo is the religion of the Haitian people.

What About Prayer?

We pray to God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Loa. Prayer is the center of Voodoo. "Our prayers are our songs." Through the elements of song, dance, and drums, we create a powerful prayer. The Spirit moves!

What Is Spiritual Work?