Comfa

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

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.[1]

  1. ^ Gibson, Kean (2001). Comfa Religion and Creole Language in a Caribbean Community. ISBN 9780791449608.