Misuse of a Religion: Vodou as Political Power Rooted in ‘Magic’ and ‘Sorcery’
The Haitian popular religion Vodou still provokes hostile reaction though its practice became decriminalised in 1987. The reasons for this are twofold; one can be traced back to the founding time of Haiti, the other to the twentieth century, to the time of the Duvaliers’ government. This article wil...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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Diskus
Year: 2007, Volume: 8 |
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| Summary: | The Haitian popular religion Vodou still provokes hostile reaction though its practice became decriminalised in 1987. The reasons for this are twofold; one can be traced back to the founding time of Haiti, the other to the twentieth century, to the time of the Duvaliers’ government. This article will explore the connection between Vodou and the Duvaliers, in particular their faithful helpers, the Volunteers for National Security (the Tonton Macoutes). It will discuss why the relationship between a religious system and its images influence the perception of religion and its practitioners up until the present day. |
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| ISSN: | 0967-8948 |
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