Candomble Religions In Brazil

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What do you believe in? "Religion is a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, or specific beliefs and practices, according to dictionary.com." Us as Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior of inhabitants. Muslims, on the other hand, believe that God sent sacred texts or scriptures to the prophet Muhammad. Although, these religions are the most favored among many, there are other religions still to be acknowledged.
Among many beliefs, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, are the world’s major religions, and the only monotheistic religions. Controversy about persecuted Christians by many Islamic terrorist groups seems to have "caught the eye" of the public. Why do inhabitants seem to care more about the prestigious group of Christians, Muslims, and Jews, you may ask? Well, no one for sure knows, but, we must dismantle the history of these religions. But that is not what we are here for, our main focus is the legacy of religions that are not frequently conversed or practiced among others.
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What is Candomble? Candomble is a religion brought to Brazil’s territory by African slaves. Located in Brazil during the sixteenth century, this ostentatious religion is based on the practice or belief of, “Oriashas,” also known as spirits. These particular spirits are known as deceased Catholic saints, which are called on for healing, occasionally to the point of possession. In particular, Candomble worshippers regularly make sacrifices and worship in panorama, “casas,” also known as houses or

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