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Voodooism in Haiti is associated with death, fertility, and healing. Despite centuries of stigma, it is recognized as a religion by the government. After the 2010 earthquake, voodooist priests distributed food to survivors, but some hesitated to accept their help due to misconceptions and biases. Next we have Gede, an ancestral spirit associated with death, fertility, and healing. These are just a few examples, and there are many more laws in voodooism, each with its unique characteristics and attributes. Those who practice voodooism may develop personal relationships with specific laws based on their individual needs and circumstances. But despite facing centuries of stigmatization, voodooism has endured as a resilient force in Haitian society. For instance, in 2003, the Haitian government officially recognized voodooism as a religion. They acknowledge its cultural significance and their rights to practice as a religion. This recognition, however, came with challenges, and a lot of misconceptions and biases persisted, both domestically and internationally. For example, following the devastating earthquake that took place in Haiti in 2010, many mamboos and voodooist priests demonstrated resilience and compassion by distributing food to those in need. Despite the widespread hunger and the desperate circumstances, some earthquake survivors hesitated to accept assistance from these religious figures. Let's take a look at an interview that Vice did with one of the mamboo priests that faces those discriminations while distributing aid to survivors.