The objective of this presentation is to introduce some fundamental elements of Candomblé, highlighting the place that this religion occupies in Brazilian society, as well as hinting at some questions that this religious system poses to psychoanalysis. If Freud devoted so much of his work to the discussion of religion, why should we shy away from this topic, especially at a time when religion is present in the world in such controversial ways? By taking the monotheistic religion and the Judeo-Christian tradition as its main reference, would psychoanalysis not corroborate the colonialist (and racist) dimension of modern thought? In this context, we will emphasize questions around the notion of otherness, immediately presenting some fundamental elements of Candomblé, especially with regard to its place in Brazilian society, as well as its paradoxical relationship with Colonialism, i.e., the aspects of assimilation and transgression of the dominant culture. Then, in a dialogue with psychoanalysis, we will draw attention to the issues of the body and temporality, which develop in relation to otherness. The aim is to open avenues to reflect on certain provocations that this religious system brings to analytic experience.