In this lecture/discussion video from my Spring 2014 Religion in America class at Marist college, we begin to discuss the textbook for the class (America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century 3rd. ed., by Peter Williams), focusing on Chapter 2, "The African Background of New World Religions" We discuss in particular the forced immigration from Africa (especially West Africa) to the Americas, how different dynamics affected the capacities of African slaves to continue practicing indigenous religions of Africa in the Americas, and the forms that these new religions -- including Santeria, Candomble, Vodun, Shango, and others -- took......
These cults are active, disturbing, and dangerous. For this list, we’ll be looking at belief groups with shady practices or pasts that still allegedly boast membership to the present day. Our countdown of cults that are still active includes Congregation for the Light, Kashi Ashram, The Church of Bible Understanding, Happy Science, NXIVM, and more! Which of these do you find most disturbing? Let us know in the comments! Watch more great cult videos here: 10 Killer Cults You Should Know About: 10 Most Disturbing Cults That Are Still Active: Top 10 Creepy Cults in Movies: Become a channel member......
footage from Dr Afrika's Latest tour of the UK promoting his new book "HOLISTIC SELF DIAGNOSIS" Dr Afrika says "Once you know how this machine is built, you have a lot of respect for it" source
footage from Dr Afrika's Latest tour of the UK promoting his new book "HOLISTIC SELF DIAGNOSIS" Dr Afrika describes the situation faced by people living in inner cities around the world. source
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