e of the most common being the prayer of life and death which reads: “Earth, while I am yet alive, It is upon you that I put my trust, Earth who receives my body. We are addressing you, and you will understand.” Sacrifices and offerings are then made. They often sacrifice animals. During an animal sacrifice animal’s throats are slit and the blood drained and often drunk by the worshipers. After the offering is made, the animal is usually cooked and eaten by the people. They believe by doing this, they share in the Loa’s power since the offering belongs to the Loa. The ceremony then ends with chanting and clapping. There is still a part of Voodoo which most people associate it with. The evil or left-handed Voodoo is often associated with magic, zombies, and werewolves. This type is rarely used by the religion. Writers or filmmakers mostly exaggerate this. However there is some of this happening. Caplatas or evil priests perform it and most of it is trickery or the use of heavy drugs. Voodoo dolls were never part of the religion either. They were started in New Orleans and are not a part of the religion. I have found that Voodoo is a logical religion that is just misunderstood and misjudged by many people. Even though it contains some magic, it is not the main point of the religion nor do normal members to the religion practice it. I think this just proves what is often said by many, “Do not pass judgment without actual knowledge.” ...
