From Roots to Ruin: How Witchcraft, Ancestor Worship, and Cultural Deception Are Leading a Generation Away from God By Selah M. Thorne Are we reclaiming culture… or reviving bondage? In a time when spirituality is trending and “ancestors” are called upon more than the name of Jesus, From Roots to Ruin boldly exposes the spiritual deception sweeping through the Black community and beyond. This powerful, eye-opening book confronts the rising normalization of witchcraft, ancestor worship, New Age practices, and African spiritual systems like Ifá, Santería, Vodun, and Hoodoo—all repackaged as self-care, empowerment, or cultural identity. But what if the ancestors you’re calling on aren’t really your ancestors? What if the spirits you’ve welcomed are the very ones assigned to destroy you? And what if the “freedom” you’ve found is actually spiritual enslavement? Through raw personal testimony, biblical truth, and unfiltered warnings, Selah M. Thorne—once deeply curious about voodoo and ancestral identity—takes readers on a journey from deception to deliverance. She reveals how modern culture has glamorized rebellion against God, masked witchcraft in wellness, and even infiltrated churches with demonic doctrine—all while calling it liberation. Inside, you’ll uncover: The truth about ancestral communication and familiar spirits - How cultural trauma and identity confusion became gateways to spiritual rebellion - Why crystals, candles, tarot, and manifestation are not harmless - How New Age language is now laced into Black empowerment messages - The deception of “Christian witchcraft” and why Jesus + anything = idolatry - How to break free from generational strongholds and reclaim your spiritual authority - Tools for raising a new generation in truth and protection - A 30-day healing journal, deliverance prayers, spiritual warfare scriptures, and more This is not just a book—it’s a wake-up call. It’s a sword in your hand and oil for your wounds. If you’ve ever felt spiritually attacked, confused, tormented, or curious about whether what you’re practicing is truly of God— From Roots to Ruin will meet you where you are and lead you back to the only name that saves: Jesus Christ. You don’t need rituals. You don’t need to speak to the dead. You need truth. You need deliverance. You need Jesus.