Voodoo Agency Sues Sci Fi Channel Over Dubious Rituals

April 5, 2004

Source: Beliefnet

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/143/story_14394_1.html

On April 5, 2004 Beliefnet reported, "A Voodoo-certifying agency in Philadelphia has sued the Sci Fi Channel, demanding that a 'questionable' Voodoo priestess be removed from a reality TV show. The National African Religion Congress, which claims to represent 5,000 authentic 'priests and priestesses of varying African-derived religions,' said Voodoo rituals shown on the 'Mad Mad House' reality show are inauthentic and offensive. The cable network's show places 10 guests in a house supervised by 'Alts'--a naturist named Avocado, a Wiccan, a vampire, a Voodoo priestess and a 'modern primitive.' Guests are eliminated if they fail various rituals overseen by the 'alts,' and the last one standing wins a $100,000 jackpot."