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| Religious articles in street in front of our house | 1/19/2009 |
Q: This morning my partner found in the street in front of our house a red woman's shawl in which were ...
A: It's probably related more to Espiritismo which often includes elements of African religions. This ...
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| Santeria in Chicago | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am a Lutheran seminary student enrolled in a World Religions course. As a part of the course, I ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I was out of town and then had to secure a new password! There ...
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| connecting | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Before asking my question I read every answer of yours that I could find, and I am deeply impressed ...
A: Alan, Thanks for your compliments. In return I would have to compliment the people who have been ...
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| leaving the culture | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I've been made for a number of years now but have been separated from my house for 6. I am a ...
A: With the caveat that this is probably a "non-traditional" response, I don't think so, if you ...
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| massive miracles or revelation | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Oshunmilaya, I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in any religion you know ...
A: the only religion I really know about is my own, and I haven't heard of such. This may be the ...
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| Orisha | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am a research assistant undertaking work on the role of healing in the care and support of ...
A: Here is a short bibliography--there's lots more in journal articles I haven't read thoroughly yet. ...
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| Oya | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have known about the orisha since I was a child and I think I may be omo Oya. It seems to be ...
A: You don't have to be initiated to learn about orisha or have divination conducted for you! So I ...
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| Oya | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have known about the orisha since I was a child and I think I may be omo Oya. It seems to be ...
A: There is an out-of-print book called Oya, in praise of a goddess by Judith Gleason. The only way to ...
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| What needs to be known? | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I'm writing a book about Paganism across the world and I plan to mention the Afro-American ...
A: Vetch Yue: What do people need to know about Santeria and Vodoun "Afro=American" traditions? Each ...
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| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/23/2006 |
Q: ..modupe pupo! The information has proven invaluablei am west african living in london, uk. I am ...
A: Glad I was able to help in some way. I hope you'll consider that you may have a forebear who is ...
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| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/22/2006 |
Q: i am west african living in london, uk. I am interested in studying, practising and being initiated ...
A: Just a few weeks ago I found this link: ...
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| ifa/orisha initiation | 11/22/2006 |
Q: i am west african living in london, uk. I am interested in studying, practising and being initiated ...
A: Good morning, How are you? I would have to answer a question with a question! Sorry about that. ...
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| My previous question | 11/14/2006 |
Q: You are absolutely right! That is definitely my goal. I do want him back, as a matter of fact I have ...
A: These come straight to my email inbox but I think they become part of the AllExperts archives, so ...
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| Needing direction.. | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Before becoming initiated (as I am not), my 'godmother' fell away from the religion (after the death ...
A: Alaafia, Greg, I just got this question today (11/9)so sorry for the tardy response. It's great ...
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| To be protected from evil | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I'm writing from Portugal, Lisbon. I have a close relative that I'm aware that is doing things ...
A: I think I would need more information in order to provide you with an answer. What kinds of things ...
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| cursed | 10/30/2005 |
Q: i am having as is my whole family many problems ...none of this began till my one daughter brought ...
A: Even if he can see and feel things, this does not mean your family is cursed, even though things are ...
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| superstition | 10/10/2005 |
Q: Is it true that marble brings luck to people ? I had argued with two friends that this is not true. ...
A: Well, there's nothing in my tradition that says anything about this. However, here in the United ...
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| Orishas? | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I've recently found myself drawn to certain Orisha's via short and usually uninformative blurbs ...
A: Sorry for the tardy response! Since you are a university student it should be easy to get the ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: Our tradition does not have the concept of sin. People come to Earth to do good and to fulfill their ...
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| Orisha religious study | 6/17/2004 |
Q: I live in Cleveland, Ohio. I am interested in studying and practicing this religion. Can you put me ...
A: Hello! If you would tell me a little more about yourself and your interests, perhaps I can then ...
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| Ifa faith and the ethnic connection | 10/28/2002 |
Q: I have read many books on the Ifa faith (and new-world offshoots such as Voudoun, Santeria and ...
A: French, Yes, this is a hot topic of contention within the orisha-worshipping community. There are ...
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