Overview of animism
What is Animism ?
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Animism is a belief which shows that there is no separation between the spiritual world and the physical world.
- The belief of a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.
- Also a belief that everything on this earth has a spirit or soul.
- Some examples are rivers, plants, animals,stars, mountains and many more.
- Each of those things can be considered a spirit that can offer help or harm towards people.
ANIMISTIC beliefs .
- Although each culture has it's own myths and beliefs animism is said to describe the most common, foundational of people's spiritual perspective.
- Many groups or families that practice animism believe that spiritual guides walk through life with them.
- They believed in animal totems, along with their beliefs comes rituals and ceremonies which were things they did to celebrate and honor the animal totems.
Cultural Ceremonies
- Animism has been practiced since ancient times and is often mentioned in the bible.
- Even today, animism still continues in most religious movements.
- For example, animism plays a part in Shinto, and eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
- It is also important to know that not all religious scholars define Animism the same way. Some people practice animism as a belief, while some classify animism as it's own religion. Most animist cultures have an overall religion.
Animism art
Christian Animsm
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/animism.htm
http://www.compellingtruth.org/animism.html
http://trainingleadersinternational.org/blog?t=african+traditional+religion
By; Imani Hodzic