Faith Zion

Did you know that Jehovah’s Witnesses prefer to call God by His personal name, Jehovah? This name is derived from the Old Testament Hebrew tradition. They believe that addressing God by His name fosters a more personal relationship and distinguishes them from other Christian denominations. Unlike other Christian denominations, Jehovah’s Witnesses adhere to a unique … Read more

The modern-day Jehovah’s Witnesses, which started as an Adventist movement back in the 19th Century, exists in more than 240 states worldwide with over 8 million followers. The movement follows the teaching of its founder, Charles Taze Russel, who broke away from Nelson H. Barbour after most of his predictions did not happen. Charles later … Read more

If you have been a Christian for a while, you know that there exists a spirit world beyond what we see. Spirits (both good and evil) have an impact in human life more than we care to know. God himself, the creator of the universe, exists on the earth in form of a spirit: The … Read more

Countless individuals often take the challenging but profoundly transformative journey of leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unlucky for them, they lose the fellowship’s tightly-knit community. This loss of one’s support system can be emotionally and psychologically complex. The process liberates and challenges your emotions, social and spiritual life.  So, what should you expect when you decide … Read more

King Solomon is a household name in Israel’s genealogy and the Christian faith. He reigned in the Asian country from 970-931 BC. He’s recorded in the Bible as the wisest and wealthiest king Israel has ever had. During his reign, Israel experienced peace and a massive territory. The success of his reign is largely due … Read more

The Ifa religion is one of Africa’s belief systems that have been around for millennia. The Yoruba people from Nigeria, Togo, and Benin practice it. The religion is not so different from those of other people across the globe. There’s a god that is believed to run the universe. Under him are prophets that link … Read more

Cain is one of the most intriguing figures to understand, as far as the biblical wisdom traditions are concerned. While most bible teachings refer to Cain as Adam’s firstborn, there seem to be more missing connections regarding his father and the seed line. For instance, some biblical interpretations claim that Cain was not the biological … Read more

Aje is a Yoruba mythological goddess behind human prosperity. The Yoruba community believes she blesses her worshippers and the people closest to them with immense wealth. Early before the 19th century, Aje would provide her followers with cowry shells, a unique form of payment that was used at the time. Among the 401 gods and … Read more

Elekes are consecrated beaded necklaces worn by Santeria and Lukumi religious practitioners. The necklaces present different Orishas, and wearers from other traditions must follow the rules for utmost protection. Failure to follow elekes rules means the wearer cannot receive protection from the respective Orisha. The rules may differ between Santeria communities, but the most common … Read more

Elekes are sacred beaded necklaces acting as a linkage between wearers and the Santeria spirits. The religion is commonly spread in some African and Afro-Caribbean communities where participants wear necklaces for protection and spiritual provisions. To keep the necklaces functional, they need blessings and consecration periodically. Practitioners are advised to consecrate and bless Elekes for … Read more