African Religion
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 religion. Religion permeates every aspect of the African life, which can be viewed through their music, dance, and holy objects. This religion adopts values such as family, community, values and an appreciation of life from God. Although African Traditional Religion is one of the most popular religions practiced throughout Africa, many Africans practice Christianity. Christianity came into Africa just after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the beginning, the religion has spread vastly throughout Africa. African Christians take Christianity seriously, applying their beliefs to present day situations. Although African Christians are maintaining their traditional heritage, Christians are able to give a witness to their faith in Jesus
Compared to the African Traditional Religion, I believe in certain religious objects such as the cross. Therefore without speaking for all African Americans, I can conclude that my strong religious roots are similar to those Christians in Africa. A lot of African music deals with religious practices allowing individuals to express their religious life and beliefs. Christians turn to Jesus for help and when asking for prayer, as many traditional Africans who practice African Traditional Religion spend much time asking Jesus and God to assist them in their daily needs. Religious objects are expressions of religious ideas and beliefs, and they are used for offerings and sacrifices. Like African Christians, I have been initiated into the Baptist church by a water baptism. What is known of Jesus, is told in the Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible. Two of the main objects Christians use for religious purposes are the Bible and water. Another important aspect of the African Traditional Religion is the presence of spirits. Just as there was not a founder of African Traditional Religion, there has not been any change to the religion by reformers or missionaries. "Presently African people are responding very heartily to Christianity. In African Christianity, an universal accepted ritual is the Lord's Supper.
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