August 2012 We have close ties to those who belong to the same lineage.

​I'm prompted to write about this topic because of news stories that crop up from time to time, exposing "santeria priests" who sexually abuse women coming to them for help. Those who would fear witchcraft if they don't "comply" -- be aware: 1) Although possible, it would be like the individual shooting themselves in the foot-- divine justice can and will catch up them. Keep the relationship one of family, parents and children, brothers and sisters.

The Lucumi religion operates much as a clan society does. But, over time, the flirting turns into seduction, and the seduction leads to sex. January 2017 Don't use your religious connection to impress or control the one you're dating. Santeria is not Witchcraft.

The godparent becomes the ocha family of that person, and his ancestors become part of your religious family. Anyone who thinks that Santeria can be used to keep a girlfriend, harm an enemy or win the lottery has not understood the

Santeria is a syncretic religion that grew out of the slave trade in Cuba. November 2018 However, too often, it's just part of a pattern that's repeated again and again. Some of the most important and pivotal figures in the history of Santeria have been women. June 2012. Some priests take a more subtle approach and cultivate godchildren with the intent of having a sexual relationship with them. December 2018 June 2015 According to our records, he has no children.

We work together as a group, as a family. The religion is … This is a list of people who tagged "Santeria" as an interest. Many ocha houses have been ripped apart by romantic and sexual relationships that didn't work out. April 2019 When someone makes Ocha (is fully initiated in the religion), they're literally reborn in the process and the godparent "gives birth" to them as future olorishas. March 2015

The religion is also known as La Regla Lucumi and the Rule of Osha. Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. You covered a lot and offered very helpful advice. The godfather goes from woman to woman, using each one and discarding her later, as a way to show sexual prowess or, in many cases, make money from the women, who agree to undergo different religious ceremonies that are expensive and perhaps not even necessary. If you want to pursue it, withdraw as the person's spiritual advisor.

Practitioners of Santeria often adorn their mantles and altars with many items familiar to Catholic worshippers, such as candles, incense, prayer beads, and statues of saints. Thank you for publishing this very important topic, which many consider taboo and will not discuss. February 2020 Im dating a Santero whom i love dearly, but im finding that there are too many interfearances where his Godparents are saying things about me that are totally false. However, amidst these items, and depending upon the practitioner in question, one might also find animal remains and fresh blood, as well as human skulls and bones . Read more. We form lineages.

This is the truth and I applaud you for bringing this to the surface. July 2015

If Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Look for sexual partners elsewhere. As soon as the diviner becomes aware of sexual tension, decide how to handle it. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. I have seen it. September 2012 Put away your credit card. It is not the study of spells or using spells to harm or affect anyone else. Initially, the relationship may seem to be legitimate, based on spirituality and a true interest in the religion. She's also an academic with a PhD in Spanish and Latin American culture. As in most religions, there's a taboo against incest. I … July 2012 Would love your thoughts, please comment. January 2016 As a practitioner and godparent -- I would never make advances on a client, godbrother, godparent, or godchild.

Sadly, this kind of thing happens in every religion, but because ours in not well known or well understood in mainstream culture, there's a lot of room for misunderstanding and abuse to take place. Marracash has not been previously engaged. That leads to disharmony and conflict. April 2016 BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It will likely be easier to clean yourself of any attempted spell, that to heal from an abusive relationship, especially if it becomes an on-going one. Often, the woman who falls in love with her godfather will say that it was meant to be, it's love, they couldn't resist the temptation. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. Create your own unique website with customizable templates.

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January 2019 Historically, culturally and liturgically speaking, Santería has always been a religion that honors women and upholds their importance in society. They become orphans. 2) Do not allow that to have power over you. November 2014 Too many folks are afraid to bring this up. have been women. Meet these singles and other people interested in Santeria on Mingle2, our 100% free online dating site.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. Santeria is a combo platter of Catholicism and African spiritualism; they put in just enough Catholic hocus pocus to get away with practicing their native religion incognito. Powered by Mai Theme. He went on to tell me that growing up, he used to be involved in Santeria, which is a type of voodoo. He would tell me about the animal A young boy showed us into a curtained area. Our site is totally free — you'll never pay Eñi Achó Iyá is a practicing Santera, daughter of Ochún.

January 2013 March 2017 This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Santeria One night during the dating period, we were talking and his past came up again.

Many problems can be avoided if people use a little common sense and avoid complications that will bring trouble into the house. My father the sociopath: ‘I should just kill you’, Lovefraud | Escape sociopaths - narcissists in relationships. December 2013 People leave the godparent's house and end up with no one to guide them spiritually.

Having sex with someone who is your "parent" is wrong. March 2013 He was born Fabio Bartolo Rizzo in Italy. Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. Read more. This is a relationship for life.

We can't have people hooking up in sexual relationships and then breaking up, and then hooking up with someone else in the same group. Thank you for posting about this topic. Marracash had at least 1 relationship in the past. You have ocha brothers and sisters, those who have the same godparent as you. He is not dating anyone currently. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.