GloriaSantiana
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Hello, I wanted to ask here what you personally do/sources you use to study African religions and customs like the Yoruba for example that isn’t filled with enemy influence. Like Santeria, ifa, isese, etc. it’s disheartening to say the least, but I am also still learning. Also, concerning a different but related issue, is babalawos requiring money for spiritual advancement proper? I struggle to see how advancing spiritually should depend on your finances and someone else, since spirituality is an individual journey for everyone, right?
Thank you for any of your time. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences throughly. If I’m incorrect about my hesitancy concerning money and African faiths, then please let me know but it is something that makes me suspicious when people who claim to be spiritual or enlightened ask for it so frequently (a specific service is one thing, and there should be respect for that. But having it REQUIRE money is where I start to worry about potential scammers everywhere). And when asking about this topic before, I received very negative pushback from the community, as it’s long accepted and expected to spend money to advance your soul.
Thank you for any of your time. I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences throughly. If I’m incorrect about my hesitancy concerning money and African faiths, then please let me know but it is something that makes me suspicious when people who claim to be spiritual or enlightened ask for it so frequently (a specific service is one thing, and there should be respect for that. But having it REQUIRE money is where I start to worry about potential scammers everywhere). And when asking about this topic before, I received very negative pushback from the community, as it’s long accepted and expected to spend money to advance your soul.