We fall into the most fascinating conversations around the breakfast table.  This morning is a case in point.  Someone said something.  A question was asked.  The conversation shifted a bit.  And soon Francis our cook was telling us about one of his aunts.  She's been after him since his oldest child was a baby.  And she's at it again with his third baby.  Insists he must bring his little one to her.  He steadfastly refuses, but she never stops trying.  You see she's a sorcerer.  In their particular tribal tradition newborn babies must have certain incantations done over them to give them protection against bad spirits.  It is incumbent on parents to have their babies initiated into their practices shortly after birth.  The aunt is well known for her ability to perform these necessary rituals.  Her house is often overrun with young mothers and their little ones.  Traditional religion in all  it's varied forms in the over 270 tribal groups out here in Cameroon is fear based.  People live in fear of the spirits and what they will do to them.  The local sorcerers provide the only protection available.  Apart from having a personal relationship with the living risen Lord of lords and King of kings, theirs is a hopeless existence from cradle to grave.  It's why we are here.  These people desperately need the Lord.