Religious Beliefs
Source: Asante, 1991, p. 13
African Americans practice the three main monotheistic religions, as well as Eastern and African religions. The predominant faith is Christian, the second largest group of believers accept the ancestral religions of Africa – Vodun, Santeria, Myal – and a third group of followers practice Islam. Judaism and Buddhism are also practiced by some people within the community.

Health Care and Religion
Source: Andrews, 1999, p. 52
A large number of African Americans believe that health and happiness is connected to living a life that is pleasing to god. Many African Americans have strong ties with the church and will wish to have visitors and the minister of the church visit and offer prayers for recovery. There is a strong belief in the healing powers of god.