Question

The Puritans consider Tituba's ability to speak to the dead shocking and scandalous, but communication with the dead is a basic part of many African religions. In many religions derived from African cultures, the dead are honored and considered to be able to provide wisdom and advice to the living. Vodoun, or voodoo, is a folk religion from the West Indies, which developed from Roman Catholic beliefs mixed with African religious practices. In a voodoo ritual service, the priestess leads a gathering of people in song, drumming, dance, prayer, cooking, or animal sacrifice. As students read on, they will see that most of these details apply to the descriptions of what Tituba and the girls were doing in the woods. Ironically, a voodoo priestess is said to have the power to protect her followers from witchcraft.

Answer 1

The Puritans' view of Tituba's ability to speak to the dead contrasts with African religions that honor and gain wisdom from communicating with the dead.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is History. The question is asking about the Puritans' view of Tituba's ability to speak to the dead and how it contrasts with African religions that believe in communicating with the dead. The response explains that the Puritans considered such abilities scandalous, while many African religions view communication with the dead as a way to honor and gain wisdom. Examples of African religions such as Vodoun in the West Indies are provided to illustrate this contrast.