You probably grew up like most blacks. Something you read or hear from the bible doesn't make sense, so you ask a question. Mom/Dad, that doesn't make sense, what about this or that? Their response, "you don't question God son."
Watch this video It's six hours long, but it will put a lot of things into perspective.
You decide what you want to believe, but our existence is dualistic across the board. Everything is about balance, yin and yang. The spirit world is as real as our natural world, but you've most likely been lied to about certain aspects of both and their relationship.