16 Truths of Ifa

[Matariki]

I thought you guys would appreciate this. It's from Philip Neimark, an Ifa priest. Ifa is the ancient African religion that is a root of Vodou, Santeria and other Afro-Caribbean religions. I think this is lovely...

The 16 Truths of Ifa

1. This is a benevolent Universe
2. You need have no fear
3. There is a single Creative Force ( God )
4. There is no Devil
5. It is your birthright to be joyful, successful and loved
6. Heaven is “home” and Earth “the marketplace.” We are in constant passage between the two
7. You are part of the Universe in a literal, not figurative way
8. Character determines outcome
9. Supremacy is evil
10. You must never initiate harm to another human being
11. You must never harm the Universe of which you are a part
12. There can be no discrimination
13. Diversity is the hallmark of the Oludumare’s ( God’s) creation
14. You select your Destiny and Guardian Orisa
15. Divination provides the road map to your Destiny
16. Balance, growth and wisdom are your goals.

http://www.ifafoundation.org/en

[mysticalchick]

1. LOVE this!

Thank you. It totally resonates with me. (Esp the "no devil" part.)

I appreciate you sharing it with us.

[Kind of Blue]

2. Alafia. Very, very nice.

Thanks for the link!

[Delphinus]

3. I

rather like this - thank you, Matariki!

[BanzaiBonnie]

4. That about covers it All

Thank you for sharing this.

[Cleita]

5. This is how we should live, not those

Ten Commandments that cover very little that's spiritually important.

[Flying Dream Blues]

6. Beautiful...

I've never seen anything written about Ifa, and I really thank you for sharing this. All of it is so resoundingly true (for me).
:hug:

[Matariki]

7. I didn't realize the link I included had sound - sorry about that

I always find sound on webpages really annoying!