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Candomblé (Brazilian Yoruba diaspora)
10/40· LowConfidence: Medium
Brazilian diaspora variant of Yoruba Traditional Religion. Distinctive orixá worship in terreiros (community houses). Mostly low-control mainstream tradition.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Brazilian Yoruba diaspora religion; mainstream low-control.
Founded
Colonial period
Members
Several million (2026).
Active in
LatAm
In context
Candomblé developed in colonial Brazil from West African traditions, primarily Yoruba and Bantu. Worship occurs in terreiros under mãe-de-santo or pai-de-santo leadership. Mostly low-control mainstream tradition; specific charismatic-leader terreiros exhibit moderate control patterns.
Key control doctrines
- Orixá veneration in terreiros
- Initiation hierarchy
Legal cases & controversies
- Historical persecution by Brazilian state and evangelical groups
Timeline
- 16th–19th c.Candomblé emerges in Brazil
Sources
- Roger Bastide academic work
- J. Lorand Matory academic work
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.