In the presence of other religious practices on the continent, these rituals have survived in one form or another. African spirits draw their strength, inspiration and wisdom from God. In African traditional Religion, God is seen as the author of life, the maker of everything. African traditional religion belief does not offer any other version of the creation. It is simply the work of God, the omnipotent, the everlasting, ever faithful, and mercyful Father of all.
Symbols figure prominently in the African society.
It is common to see some of these symbols on the walls of the shrines or in the clothes worn by the traditional priests and other people who wish to express their mood through any of these symbols. As you journey through these links, and as you select what to read, it is important to bear in mind that what you read may not be the case in every society on the African continent. There are variations in the religious practices of Africans. These variations do not in any way make Africans alter their strong belief in God. They are, in point of fact, less than the common threads that link Africans as a people.