Shamanism in Vietnam
I grew up in a Christian family in Da Nang, Vietnam, and was not exposed to…
Shamanism in Thailand
Shamanism in Thailand has roots in ancient animism, predating Buddhism and Hinduism. Animism involves belief in…
Shamanism in South Korea
In the last decade, shamanism has undergone a revival in South Korea, particularly among younger generations,…
Shamanism in Taiwan
Shamanism in Taiwan is thriving because folk religion is thriving. Folk religion is not just a…
Shamanism in Japan
I lived in various parts of Japan, including the city of Yokohama, for 26 years. One…
Shamanism in the Philippines
Every aspect of life in precolonial Philippines was religious. When the Spanish came in 1521, they…
Shamans, Sorcerers, and Spirits: How Christians in Asia Grapple with the Supernatural
Asia has a crowded spirit world. And shamans are in the thick of the action. Shamans…
Shamanism in Indonesia
When I was 14, a Christian friend introduced me to “white knowledge,” a supposedly mystical power…
Ghana May Elect Its First Muslim President. Its Christian Majority Is Torn.
A Muslim candidate has the best shot of becoming Ghana’s next president for the first time…
Where Are the Great Brazilian Christmas Carols?
At any given hour on a December day in Brazil, a radio station is playing Simone’s…