Syncretism and Animism

Animism exists in tribal areas where people worship all things as spiritual entities and fear nature. Syncretism occurs when these beliefs are mixed with a more dominant religion such as Christianity or Islam. Though many would functionally claim to be members of a larger religion, they often are hiding the fact that they mix worshiping with these religions with a deep reverence and fear of nature.

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