Comfa

Comfa (or Komfa) is a folk religion in Guyana also known as Spiritualism or Faithism. The word "Comfa" is used by non-practitioners as a generic term for spirit possession in Guyana. However, the word "Comfa" is also a term to define the greater folk religion involving spirit possession originating in Guyana.

Comfa
TypeCreole
ClassificationAfro-Guyanese
TheologyChristianity and mixed Kongo religion with influences from Yoruba religion
OriginSlave era
Guyana/colonial Guiana
Other name(s)Faithism, Spiritualism, Komfa
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