a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

a religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes

a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing and chanting and dancing

a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas

a religious cult based on a belief that Ras Tafari (Haile Selassie) is the Messiah and that Africa (especially Ethiopia) is the Promised Land

a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities