It is that kind of faith that does not call for any hard evidence. Again, it is that kind of faith that does not engage in metaphysics. In most cases, perception, intuition or the presence of a perplexing event can have a compelling effect on the belief system.
Nothing is taken for granted when it comes to traditional religion.
An individual may challenge the gods at his or her own risk. This does not in any way mean that all Africans have a common traditional religious practices. There are variations but they are not strong enough to blur the common strands that give Africa its distinctive religious practices. Another important aspect of African traditional religion is the presence of spirits. In the African world, spirits are everywhere-in persons, trees, rivers, animals, rocks, mountains, and even in automobiles and other personal effects.