Initially, the relationship may seem to be legitimate, based on spirituality and a true interest in the religion. Thank you for posting about this topic.

As a practitioner and godparent -- I would never make advances on a client, godbrother, godparent, or godchild.

Look for sexual partners elsewhere.

I have seen it. Read more.

Read more. ​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.

This is the truth and I applaud you for bringing this to the surface. Historically, culturally and liturgically speaking, Santería has always been a religion that honors women and upholds their importance in society. 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. We work together as a group, as a family.

The Lucumi religion operates much as a clan society does.

November 2018 have been women. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Marracash had at least 1 relationship in the past. January 2014

Our site is totally free — you'll never pay However, too often, it's just part of a pattern that's repeated again and again.
Having sex with someone who is your "parent" is wrong.
Many ocha houses have been ripped apart by romantic and sexual relationships that didn't work out. This is a list of people who tagged "Santeria" as an interest.

They become orphans. March 2013 Would love your thoughts, please comment. April 2016

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.

Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. January 2017



But, over time, the flirting turns into seduction, and the seduction leads to sex. September 2012 This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. December 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you want to pursue it, withdraw as the person's spiritual advisor. 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.

Santeria is not Witchcraft. As in most religions, there's a taboo against incest.

He went on to tell me that growing up, he used to be involved in Santeria, which is a type of voodoo. A young boy showed us into a curtained area. Santeria One night during the dating period, we were talking and his past came up again.

July 2015 Some priests take a more subtle approach and cultivate godchildren with the intent of having a sexual relationship with them.

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Some of the most important and pivotal figures in the history of Santeria have been women. As soon as the diviner becomes aware of sexual tension, decide how to handle it. June 2015 June 2012. August 2012 You covered a lot and offered very helpful advice. According to our records, he has no children.

BBC © 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. March 2017 January 2013 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. Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added.

He was born Fabio Bartolo Rizzo in Italy. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. That leads to disharmony and conflict. April 2019 January 2019 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 . Santeria is a syncretic religion that grew out of the slave trade in Cuba. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. He would tell me about the animal 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. 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.

People leave the godparent's house and end up with no one to guide them spiritually.

Thank you for publishing this very important topic, which many consider taboo and will not discuss.

I … This page has been archived and is no longer updated. We form lineages. We have close ties to those who belong to the same lineage. 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. 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. She's also an academic with a PhD in Spanish and Latin American culture.

2) Do not allow that to have power over you. The religion is also known as La Regla Lucumi and the Rule of Osha. December 2018 Too many folks are afraid to bring this up.

January 2016 Put away your credit card. The godparent becomes the ocha family of that person, and his ancestors become part of your religious family. If

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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. This is a relationship for life. Keep the relationship one of family, parents and children, brothers and sisters.

Many problems can be avoided if people use a little common sense and avoid complications that will bring trouble into the house. It is not the study of spells or using spells to harm or affect anyone else. March 2015 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. February 2020 He is not dating anyone currently.

Anyone who thinks that Santeria can be used to keep a girlfriend, harm an enemy or win the lottery has not understood the Eñi Achó Iyá is a practicing Santera, daughter of Ochún. 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.

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You have ocha brothers and sisters, those who have the same godparent as you.

The religion is … Marracash has not been previously engaged.

Don't use your religious connection to impress or control the one you're dating.