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===African diaspora religions=== | ===African diaspora religions=== | ||
[[File:Oxira 2.jpg|400px|thumb|Candomblé practitioner possessed by the ''orixá'' Ossain, guardian spirit over sacred drugs]] | [[File:Oxira 2.jpg|400px|thumb|Candomblé practitioner possessed by the ''orixá'' Ossain, guardian spirit over sacred drugs]] | ||
Many [[African diaspora religion]]s such as the [[Santa Muerte]] movement, the Cult of [[María Lionza]] in Venezuela, various forms of [[Voodoo]], and Santo Daime in Brazil utilize alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in their rituals. These drugs help believers enter a trance state to commune with various deities. | Many [[African diaspora religion]]s such as the [[Santa Muerte]] movement, the [[Cult]] of [[María Lionza]] in Venezuela, various forms of [[Voodoo]], and Santo Daime in Brazil utilize alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in their rituals. These drugs help believers enter a trance state to commune with various deities. | ||
Many Rastafari believe cannabis, which they call "ganja," "the herb," or "Kaya," is a sacred gift of Jah. It may be used for spiritual purposes to commune with [[Yahweh|God]], but should not be used profanely. The use of other drugs, however, including alcohol, is frowned upon. | Many Rastafari believe cannabis, which they call "ganja," "the herb," or "Kaya," is a sacred gift of Jah. It may be used for spiritual purposes to commune with [[Yahweh|God]], but should not be used profanely. The use of other drugs, however, including alcohol, is frowned upon. | ||