Juju Practices vs. Biblical Truth: A Christian Warning
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Juju — also spelled “ju-ju” — is a spiritual belief system widespread in parts of West Africa. It involves the use of objects (amulets, charms), spells, rituals, and invocation of spirits or supernatural power. SAGE Journals+4Encyclopedia Britannica+4Wikipedia+4 Because juju deals with supernatural forces outside the one true God, many Christians wonder: Is juju a form of divination or witchcraft? And why is it against the Bible? This article seeks to answer those questions from both the perspective of juju’s beliefs and a biblical worldview.
What Were Their Beliefs?
In the juju system, practitioners believe that objects, fetishes, or charms can hold or be infused with spiritual power. Encyclopedia Britannica+3SAGE Journals+3African Folder+3 The term “juju” may derive from the French joujou (“plaything”) or from Hausa meaning “fetish” or “spiritual object.” Encyclopedia Britannica+2Dictionary.com+2 Juju is practiced in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Cameroon, among others. Wikipedia+3Encyclopedia Britannica+3Wikipedia+3 Its practitioners believe that spirits or unseen forces can be directed for good (protection, success, favorable outcomes) or for harm. SAGE Journals+3Wikipedia+3African Folder+3
Juju often uses spells, incantations, offerings, rituals, and objects (bones, wood, animal parts) to manipulate spiritual power. Wikipedia+4Medium+4African Folder+4 Because juju intertwines with traditional African religion, it is not always purely “evil” in the minds of its adherents; rather, it is seen as a neutral spiritual technology that can be used both positively and negatively. African Folder+3Encyclopedia Britannica+3Wikipedia+3
Who Created or Originated Juju?
Juju does not have a single author or founder. Instead, it evolved over many generations as part of indigenous spiritual and animist traditions of African peoples. Medium+4African Folder+4Encyclopedia Britannica+4 It is deeply tied to ancestral worship, local customs, and the worldview of many ethnic groups. Wikipedia+3African Folder+3Wikipedia+3 It also coexists, and sometimes blends, with other spiritual systems introduced later (Islam, Christianity, mysticism). SAGE Journals+2African Folder+2
Because juju is a “folk religion” rather than a formal creed with a founder, no particular individual is credited with “creating” it. Instead, it has been passed down through generations of priests, herbalists, diviners, and spiritual leaders within local communities.
Who Is Their God or Gods?
In many juju systems, the spiritual world is populated by multiple spirits, forces, ancestor spirits, lesser deities, or unseen powers. These are not identified as the God of the Bible. Juju practitioners may call upon ancestors, local spirits of land, water, forest, or cosmic forces to intervene, bless, curse, or protect. Encyclopedia Britannica+3Medium+3African Folder+3 The power is not believed to claim absolute sovereignty over creation as the God of the Bible does, but works more as spiritual agents or intermediaries.
Thus, in juju there is often no supreme God identical to Yahweh or the Trinity of Christian theology. The “gods” or spirits are localized, limited in power, and operate under a spiritual cosmology that is quite different from biblical monotheism.
What Is the Purpose of the Modality, and Why Is It Used?
People resort to juju for many reasons: to gain protection, deliverance from enemies, success in business, fertility, healing, cursing enemies, binding contracts, or ensuring promises are kept. BlytheRay+5African Folder+5Medium+5 In effect, juju is used as a tool to influence the unseen realm in favor of the user.
Because people often feel powerless over circumstances, juju offers an illusion of control over destiny and spiritual forces. It can appear enticing for those seeking quick results or wanting supernatural assistance outside of “ordinary” human means.
In that regard, many scholars consider juju practices as a type of divination or occult activity, since it seeks hidden knowledge or power beyond the natural. Wikipedia+4GotQuestions.org+4OpenBible+4
Why Would Anyone Use or Get Involved?
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Desperation / hardship: In poverty, illness, or injustice, people may turn to juju seeking help where they feel none is available.
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Cultural tradition: In communities where juju is normative, people inherit the practice and see it as part of their identity.
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Fear / coercion: Some may feel forced to engage in juju (e.g. curses, spiritual contracts) to protect themselves.
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Promises of power: The allure of supernatural influence—e.g. winning a case, getting a job—can attract people.
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Spiritual ignorance: Lack of biblical understanding or Christian teaching may leave individuals unaware of the spiritual danger.
Is Juju Divination or Deviation from God?
Yes. From a biblical perspective, juju is a deviation from God and falls under the category of condemned occult practices and divination. OpenBible+5GotQuestions.org+5GotQuestions.org+5
The Bible explicitly forbids divination, witchcraft, sorcery, interpreting omens, consulting mediums, or casting spells. For example, Deuteronomy 18:10 warns, “There shall not be found among you anyone who … practices divination … or is a sorcerer.” biblicalculture.com+3Bible Gateway+3OpenBible+3 Also, Leviticus 19:31 says, “Do not turn to mediums or necromancers … I am the Lord your God.” OpenBible+1
In the New Testament, “sorcery” (Greek pharmakeia) is included in the list of works of the flesh in Galatians 5:20. biblicalculture.com+1 Christians are warned not to engage in the “unfruitful works of darkness.” OpenBible
Because juju seeks spiritual intervention outside of the will and authority of the one true God, it is rebellion — it replaces reliance on God with reliance on lesser spirits or unseen powers. Scripture regards such practices as idolatry or alliance with demonic powers. OpenBible+3tn-biblecollege.edu+3biblicalculture.com+3
Therefore, juju is not an innocuous or benign “cultural” practice from the biblical point of view — it is spiritual deviation, disobedience to God’s commands, and involvement in occult practices.
Why It Is Against the Bible / Against God
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Violation of God’s exclusive sovereignty: Juju attributes power to other spirits, undermining the supremacy of God.
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Forbidden practices: Scripture explicitly forbids divination, witchcraft, mediumship, and spellcasting. tn-biblecollege.edu+4GotQuestions.org+4biblicalculture.com+4
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Spiritual danger: These practices open a person to demonic influence or deception. In Acts 16, Paul drove out a spirit of divination from a slave girl. GotQuestions.org+1
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Idolatry: Juju often functions as spiritual idolatry — assigning worship or fear to spirits rather than to God.
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Unfaithfulness: Christians are called to trust God, not seek secret powers or occult shortcuts.
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Eternal consequences: Scripture warns judgment for those who persist in occult practices without repentance. GotQuestions.org+2OpenBible+2
Thus from a Christian worldview, juju is not a benign tradition but a dangerous spiritual deviation, akin to witchcraft or divination, which must be renounced.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Juju (ju-ju) is a system of magical belief rooted in West African spiritual traditions, employing amulets, spells, and spirit invocation. While practitioners view it as a tool for protection, power, or success, from a biblical standpoint it is a form of divination, forbidden, and spiritually dangerous. It is a deviation from God’s authority and a path into occult practices that the Bible condemns.
If you or someone you know is entangled in juju or occult practices, repentance and surrender to Christ is the way out. The Bible says to turn away from these practices and trust in God’s power, for He alone is sovereign and holy.
Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
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[Opening shot: calm background, presenter facing camera]
Speaker (0–5s):
“Have you ever wondered what juju is — and why Christians warn against it?”
[Cut to visuals: African amulets, charms, ritual images]
Speaker (5–20s):
“Juju (also ju-ju) is a traditional West African belief system using objects like amulets, spells, and spirit invocation. It’s often seen as a way to control spiritual forces, bring luck, or defend against evil. But from a biblical perspective, juju is not harmless — it’s a form of divination or witchcraft, explicitly forbidden by God. (Deuteronomy 18, Galatians 5, Leviticus 19)”
[Cut to Bible and cross imagery]
Speaker (20–35s):
“The Bible condemns consulting spirits, casting spells, or seeking hidden powers outside God’s will. These practices are idolatry and open doors to deception. Instead, Scripture invites us to rely on God alone, confess and repent, and be set free from occult bondage.”
[Closing shot: presenter pointing to link or subscribe]
Speaker (35–45s):
“If you want deeper insight into juju’s origins, beliefs, and why it offends God, click the link below to read the full article. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share—join us in bringing light to spiritual truth.”
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