Christianity and mixed Kongo religion with influences from Yoruba religion
Origin
Slave era Guyana/colonial Guiana
Other name(s)
Faithism, Spiritualism, Komfa
Comfa (or Komfa) is a folk religion in Guyana also known as Spiritualism or Faithism. The word "Comfa" is used by non-practitioners as a generic term for spirit possession in Guyana. However, the word "Comfa" is also a term to define the greater folk religion involving spirit possession originating in Guyana.[1]
^Gibson, Kean (2001). Comfa Religion and Creole Language in a Caribbean Community. ISBN 9780791449608.
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