The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church does not officially teach or support Hoodoo. The CME Church follows regular Christian beliefs and the Bible. Even though the church itself does not practice Hoodoo, there has been some connection over time because of culture and history. Some individual church members or pastors in the past may have quietly used Hoodoo practices, like rootwork, for healing, protection, or guidance, while still believing in Christianity. Some things done in Black churches—like praying while laying hands on someone, using blessed oil, or special prayers—are similar to things used in Hoodoo. These similarities come from shared history and culture. Hoodoo is not a religion. Many people see it as traditional spiritual practices or folk magic that can be used alongside Christianity. Some Hoodoo practitioners use the Bible, especially the Book of Psalms, in their spiritual work. Officially, most Black Christian churches, including the CME Church and COGIC, do not allow or encourage magical or occult practices because they believe those go against the Bible. So, modern day church is NOT hoodoo. That's like saying modern day medicine is magic and witch craft.