Has anyone put Deism and African/Indigenous Spirituality in conversation with each other before?
I notice that are a lot of similarities, and a lot of differences too. I guess I'm wondering if the two can be compatible, and mostly hoping to be pointed in the right direction. Some things that resonates with me are:
- The belief that there is a Creator
- Rejecting revealed religion and religious authority
- God's existence is revealed through reason, logic, and the natural world
- Veneration of ancestors is important to me. I'm not sure if they function as "intermediaries" between the Creator, but I find a lot of comfort and solace in the thought and belief that my ancestors are somewhere in the cosmos watching over me.
- I do not believe that there are multiple gods
- Nature is sacred and we are all stewards of the land and each other
- Not sure if I believe God/Creator intervenes on our behalves. If they do, it's very little, but I cannot be sure why that is.
Any insights are appreciated. I am new to some of this, so please try to be kind.