Is Vodun Spirituality Creating Avenues for Climate Change To Right Wrongs?

One hundred and ten years ago on December 17, 1914 Citigroup (Citibank) stole Haiti’s gold reserves. The US sent the Marines to Haiti to take Haiti’s gold reserves and transport it to the Wall Street vaults of the National City Bank of New York, as Citigroup was then called.When Anyone asks why Haiti is poor point to the theft and extortion by France and THE USA! This contribution reviews ecotheological perspectives among traditional practitioners of the West African religions known as Vodun and Voodoo and their diasporic syncretic variants in relation to Climate Change.

Vodun, a term in Haiti that is commonly (and incorrectly) translated to "voodoo" in English-speaking cultures, pertains to the crossroads where the worlds of ancestors and living descendants meet and where everyone contributes to the well-being of the collective. Its power beginds with knowledge of the objectives and ones own nature as well as the nature or spirit of the opposition. Once these things are known the outcome will always be in the favor of the righteous..

In the drowsy hours of a December afternoon, eight American Marines strolled into the headquarters of Haiti’s national bank and walked out with $500,000 in gold, Gold from Haiti was placed onto the USS Machias by U.S. Marines and transported to 55 Wall Street in 1914. American bankers raised fears that Haiti would default on debt payments.The July 1915 invasion took place following years of socioeconomic instability within Haiti that culminated with the lynching of President of Haiti Vilbrun Guillaume Sam by a mob angered by his decision to order the executions of political prisoners.

Throughout the occupation period, Haiti saw the rise of three new presidents, while the United States governed under a military regime enforced by Marines and the Gendarmerie through martial law. The United States implemented a corvée system of compulsory labor for infrastructure initiatives, causing hundreds to thousands of fatalities. Despite this, the majority of Haitians remained impoverished, contrasting with the well-paid American personnel. The American occupation abolished the constitutional prohibition on foreign land ownership in Haiti, a longstanding rule since the country's inception. Consequently, this change facilitated the widespread exploitation of Haiti's resources by foreign entities under the pretext of providing humanitarian or economic assistance.

In order to have a chance at manifesting a new vision of a prosperous and secure Haiti, it is essential for every individual within the nation to actively participate and contribute towards this shared goal. Moving out of the shadows of poverty and despair into a future filled with abundance and security requires a collective effort from each citizen. This transformation cannot be achieved without the dedication and commitment of every Haitian, regardless of their background or circumstances.

By encouraging a sense of unity and collaboration, Haiti can pave the way towards a brighter future for its people. Each person has a unique role to play in building a self-sufficient society that can withstand the test of time. It is not just about making a one-time contribution, but about committing to sustained efforts that will bring about lasting change. Empowering individuals to recognize their potential and take ownership of their future is crucial in the journey towards prosperity. Through education, skill development, and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, Haiti can unlock the full potential of its citizens and create a thriving economy that benefits all its citizens. Foreign powers leaving Haiti and other nations building walls may be the gretest piec of luckk Haiti has had in a century. The problem has always been how to get the foreigner to leave Haiti?

A grassroots movement focused on climate change adaptation and climate justice is gaining momentum worldwide, offering a promising model for addressing the challenges posed by climate change. It is essential for individuals from all backgrounds and affiliations to come together, leveraging their skills and resources to effectively confront the complex and daunting issues brought about by climate change.

With adherence to the concept of “Randevou bo tab la!” Vodun/ Vodu can become a motor of modernity through creative assimilation and adaptation to surviving and building a sustainable infrastructure in the face of the most pressing geopolitical concern of the day...Global Warming/Climate Change. The cultural connectivity offered by Vodun and African spiritual belief systems literature is well placed to make an effective contribution to discussions on climate change. However, this literature is often marginalized within literary studies in particular and in society in general. That makes it neessary to examine the relevance of Vodun's expressions in contributing to the response to climate change. This article argues that African spirituality can equip and empower adults to adopt practices that promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the impact of climate change.

How we view the interactions between matter and non matter is important in out =r world view and those teachings affect how we react to the world around ud and how we utilize principles to empower and protect those things that support prosperity, life and growth.

spirituality communicates the insightful truth that human beings are accountable to forces beyond them when it comes to addressing climate change. African children's literature, by accepting the importance of spirituality, equips children and young adults with the appropriate knowledge and attitude toward creation. The power of a spiritual approach to life in Africa can be useful in responding to climate change.

John Samuel Mbiti (1931–2019) was a Kenyan-born Christian philosopher and writer who served as an ordained Anglican priest. He is recognized as "the father of modern African theology"...According to Mbiti, African cultures perceive natural objects and phenomena as inhabited by living beings or possessing a mystical essence. These entities are often referred to as divinities and spirits in religious contexts. The underlying concept of this belief is to empower individuals to interact with and influence these elements. For instance, if a community believes in a spirit or divinity associated with their local lake, they may seek the assistance of this entity through rituals, offerings, or prayers when engaging with the lake, such as fishing or crossing it in a canoe. This practice instills a sense of assurance and harmony, fostering a connection with the lake (and the life force represented by it).

Understanding the spiritual essence of this issue sheds light on why it is unrealistic to anticipate that individuals from European socio-economic backgrounds will return the wealth they have obtained through theft or deceit from more honorable peoples. Such individuals are not inclined to honor their commitments or promises, and this behavior should not come as a surprise. Recognizing this fact can prevent wasted time, losses, and the accompanying pain. The United States has entered into numerous agreements with Indigenous communities. Had these communities comprehended the true nature of Europeans, they might have avoided being subjugated. For Native Americans, pressing matters such as climate change, the 2020 census, the consultation of Indigenous nations in federal decisions, and the Indian Child Welfare Act, a law from 1978 designed to address the disproportionately high number of Indigenous children taken from their homes by government agencies, remain unaddressed. This is due to the tendency of Europeans to pretend to care, while the works of Machiavelli accurately depict conquest for the sake of acquisition as inherent to European culture, with a constant fear of being conquered looming over them.