Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section I Santeria/Lucumi, Haitian Vodou, Candombl.,
Palo Mayombe, and Umbanda
1. New Forms of Religious Terrorism: Physical Violence Against African Diaspora Religions
2. The Gorilla in the Room: The Right to Practice Animal Sacrifice Amidst Growing Animal Rights Activism
3. “The Dark Side of Santeria”: Palo Mayombe and the Grave-Robbing Cases
4. The Best Interests of the Child? Custody of Minors and African Diaspora Religions
Section II Islam, Rastafari, and Religious Symbols in the African Diaspora
5. Headscarves, Dreadlocks, and Other “Disruptions”: African Diaspora Religions and the Right to Education
6. Neither Litigant, nor Lawyer, nor Law Enforcement: Religious Barriers to the Justice System
Section III The Boundaries of Religion: Obeah and Voodoo
7. Continued Proscription: The Rights of Western Versus African “Witches”
8. “Fragmentary,” “Dangerous,” and “Unethical” Belief Systems: African Diaspora Faiths and the “Accoutrements” of Religion
9. Myths of African Diaspora Religions: Rumors and Religious Freedom
Conclusion: The Future of Religious Racism
Notes
Bibliography
Index