In the suburbs of Seattle, an ancient West-African religion is gaining followers. Yoruba, from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, has been spreading across the U.S. for the last 50 years.

Three Religious Studies double-majors presented their interdisciplinary research at the 2023 Mount David Summit on a panel entitled “Religion in America: Ancient Traditions ~ Modern Iterations.” From ...

All culture arises out of religion. When religious faith decays, culture must decline, though often seeming to flourish for a space after the religion which has nourished it has sunk into disbelief . ...

Winter Solstice Rituals: How Native Americans Mark the Shortest Day With Ancient Religious Ceremonies Published Dec 19, 2018 at 5:00 AM EST Updated Dec 19, 2018 at 6:56 AM EST By Rosalyn R. LaPier ...

The ancient religion is estimated to have less than 100,000 practicing followers worldwide. By Eric Killelea , Religion Reporter Feb 6, 2025 The Bhandara Atash Kadeh in Houston.

America gathered religions from around the world, was changed by them, and proceeded to change them. ... ancient faiths allowed to flourish in a religiously diverse democracy.

Read an excerpt from "Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi" by Timothy R. Pauketat.

In the suburbs of Seattle, an ancient West-African religion is gaining followers. Yoruba, from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, has been spreading across the U.S. for the last 50 years.