Reply #17: But many do.

[Withywindle]

I've never been to Haiti, but I have been to Brazil numerous times, and although that is also a Catholic country, I know what a huge cultural force and presence the African-New World religions are. Most people aren't initiates, but everyone knows someone who is. Everything I've read about Haiti and every Haitian I've ever known agrees that it is something that's very much part of the culture there as well.

Why get so angry about people saying this? Do you think this is a BAD thing? Something to be ashamed of? I don't think it is. I think it's a cultural treasure and something to be proud of. It's a spiritual connection to Africa and is also innovative and responsive to the here and now.