-Hoodoo and Voodoo are the same thing.
False. Hoodoo and Voodoo share some of the same beliefs and may have originated around some of the same fundamental ideas however they are not the same.
-Hoodoo magic is used for negative impacts on peoples lives.
False. Hoodoo uses a combination of magic, spiritual connection, herbal remedies and healing powers in order to better the life of an individual and help predict and alter their future. In some rare circumstances, the magic can be used in a negative way; however this is only done if the healer or another individual feels threatened.
-African slaves who were abducted often did not know what clothing was, and did not wear clothing when being taken into slavery.
False! Many African cultures, especially those who practice Hoodoo, had elaborate clothing that helped connect them to the earth, spirits and each other. In an attempt to strip slaves of their identity, those who were taking them captive would take away such clothing.
-Hoodoo practiced today is much like Hoodoo that was practiced when it was started.
Although there are many similarities, Hoodoo is not at all as it was before Hollywood got a hold of it. Hoodoo has been taught to be feared, therefore those who are still learning the practice and culture avoid the controversial topics that are believed to be so negative. Those who are learning are now practicing a completely different type of Hoodoo.
-Hoodoo is a religion.
False. Hoodoo is a belief system. during the early 19th century, most published literature was from English speaking missionaries. Most Hoodoo believers were Christian.
-The slave trade has had the biggest impact on Hoodoo.
True. However, Hoodoo was also impacted again in world war 1 as a way to profit off of certain "healing items" and again when Hollywood used it to make movies.
False. Hoodoo and Voodoo share some of the same beliefs and may have originated around some of the same fundamental ideas however they are not the same.
-Hoodoo magic is used for negative impacts on peoples lives.
False. Hoodoo uses a combination of magic, spiritual connection, herbal remedies and healing powers in order to better the life of an individual and help predict and alter their future. In some rare circumstances, the magic can be used in a negative way; however this is only done if the healer or another individual feels threatened.
-African slaves who were abducted often did not know what clothing was, and did not wear clothing when being taken into slavery.
False! Many African cultures, especially those who practice Hoodoo, had elaborate clothing that helped connect them to the earth, spirits and each other. In an attempt to strip slaves of their identity, those who were taking them captive would take away such clothing.
-Hoodoo practiced today is much like Hoodoo that was practiced when it was started.
Although there are many similarities, Hoodoo is not at all as it was before Hollywood got a hold of it. Hoodoo has been taught to be feared, therefore those who are still learning the practice and culture avoid the controversial topics that are believed to be so negative. Those who are learning are now practicing a completely different type of Hoodoo.
-Hoodoo is a religion.
False. Hoodoo is a belief system. during the early 19th century, most published literature was from English speaking missionaries. Most Hoodoo believers were Christian.
-The slave trade has had the biggest impact on Hoodoo.
True. However, Hoodoo was also impacted again in world war 1 as a way to profit off of certain "healing items" and again when Hollywood used it to make movies.