# Voodoo in Florida May 18, 2003 Source: The Ledger On May 18, 2003 *The Ledger* reported that "though Catholicism is the dominant organized religion in Haiti, voodoo is widely practiced in the country. Some Haitians in Polk County \[FL\] continue to practice voodoo but say the religion carries many misconceptions. 'It's worshiping spirits that help build consciousness,' said Alex Jack Creve-Coeur, a Haitian radio personality in Winter Haven \[FL\] who has relatives who practice voodoo. 'A lot of people think it's to hurt people, but it is not...' Voodoo is often performed at reunions, to help cure a serious illness and during the birth of children, Creve-Coeur said... 'It's like a spiritual revival,' he said." See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Experience/Lifecycle Events/Expressions ](/news-stories/experiencelifecycle-eventsexpressions) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Other Traditions ](/religions/other-traditions) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)