This document discusses traditional religions and their interaction with Christianity. It notes that colonial missionaries often ignored the religious heritage of local groups and introduced Christianity in a way that reflected Western culture. This has led to reactions against non-indigenous forms of Christianity. It describes characteristics of African traditional religions, comparing them to Christianity. Specifically, it notes that traditional religions are local and myth-based while Christianity is universal and history-based. When Christianity fails to address needs from within traditional systems, it can provoke separatist religious movements.