Animism

Animism

the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls.

tradition religions rarely

have written scriptures or sacred writings

Animism also known as

tribal religions

folk religions

animism means

“breath” “spirit”

Muslim, Christian, or Hindu

hold to animistic belief

the foundation stone of animistic ritual

magic

imitative magic

seeks to bring harm to an enemy by attacking a representation of him

contagious magic

the connection between a person and his hair clippings etc…

characteristics of animism (listing)

1. Whole life is pervaded with and governed by fear
2. the absence of love and hope
3. no moral absolutes
4. Fatalism

animism is varied

as the tribe or people group that holds to it