African Religion
Date Submitted: 12/22/2004 09:51:06
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 8 pages (2136 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 8 pages (2136 words)
Religion in Africa
When the word "religion" is analyzed, it takes on more than one meaning to each individual. Primarily, the Webster's Dictionary meaning defines religion as, "belief in and reverence for a supernatural power accepted as the creator and governor of the universe". The African heritage has a very rich history, with religion as its backbone. African Traditional Religion is the product of thinking, beliefs, and experiences of the forefathers that formed the African …
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