TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Perspectives on Practicing African Spirituality
Benefits
Drawbacks
Why Embrace an African Traditional Religion? Traditional African Beliefs in Abrahamic Religions
Sacrificial Offerings Polytheism Divination
Summary
Part I: What is African Spirituality?
Veneration and Worship
The Supreme Being
Deities and Spirits
Ancestral Spirits
Elders and Community Leaders
Moral Character Taboos
Good and Evil Summary
Part II: Connecting with African Deities and Spiritual Forces Divination
What is Divination?
Connecting with a Diviner The Essence of Ritual Work
Purpose of Sacrifices and Offerings The Four Elements
The Meaning of Sacrifices
The Meaning of Offerings Working with Idols and Icons Charms, Spells, and Conjure Work
Devotion
Prayer and Worship Meditation
Altars and Shrines Festivals
Initiation
Summary
Part III: The Intersectionality of ATR & Other Religious and Spiritual Practices
Chakra Work
The Main Energy Centers
The Concept of Chakra Work in ATR
Affirmations & Mantras
Using Affirmations, Mantras, and Incantations for Enhanced Well-Being
Natural Elements
The Water Element The Earth Element The Air Element The Fire Element
Summary
Part IV: Choosing the Best African Traditional Religion
Intuition Meditation
Body Awareness
Emotional Recognition and Energy Awareness Self-Trust
Confidence
Patience
Heritage Self-Examination Divination Summary
Conclusion
Research and In-Depth Study Networking With Others Culture and Language
Summary
Appendix A: African Traditional Religions by Geographical Region Related African Spirituality Resources
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