The West Indian religion of VOODOO is an Afro-Caribbean religion that originated in Haiti and is now practiced in many parts of the world. It is a syncretic religion, combining elements of Roman Catholicism with traditional African spiritual beliefs and practices. VOODOO is based on the belief that there is one God who is served by lesser spirits, known as loa. Practitioners of VOODOO believe in the power of ritual and ceremony to bring about positive change in their lives.