NIMISM_STRENGTHS_AND_WEAKNESSES

“What are the strengths and weaknesses of animism as a life view?” Animism is a belief that all things in nature – even lifeless objects – have spirits. An animist tries to please the spirits in order to avoid being harmed by them. They also believe that a spirit may be transferred and that evil spirits may “possess” a person’s body. Many people who live in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands believe in animism. Animism …

…fault, therefore they would also live in guilt. This would not be a pleasant life-style. Belief that everything has a spirit obviously has its good and bad points. Sadly, the bad points outweigh the good ones. With animism, no matter how much you try to please the spirits, there are always going to be bad things that happen. A person should not have to live in fear. God made humans to enjoy life! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**