NewGuyOnTheBlock
Cult Survivor/Fundamentalist Pentecostal Apostate
I know little to nothing about the native american spiritual traditions and don't pretend to; and my exposure to the same is minimal to nearly nonexistent.
In the light of public discourses, educational course selections, websites, etc. etc. I see the trend that "Native American" culture, history and religion are dumped into one lump sum under the heading "Native American".
Now, from my limited knowledge, I don't see Native American cultures and traditions as extensions of one and the same. For example, some pre-colonial Native Americans were farmers; others hunters; some migrant, others not; such things as "Totem Poles" being facets of tribes from the West Coast and absent elsewhere; some were warriors and others peaceful.
So my observation is this: There is not one "Native American" culture or religion. The Native American culture and spiritual traditions seem, to me, to be varied, unique and diverse.
My question is a sincere seeking of knowledge and empathy; it is not intended to offend, raise negative emotions, or an effort to troll.
Here is my question:
How does this propensity of grouping the diverse cultures and religions into one lump sum by those not in tune with Native American diversity affect you?
In the light of public discourses, educational course selections, websites, etc. etc. I see the trend that "Native American" culture, history and religion are dumped into one lump sum under the heading "Native American".
Now, from my limited knowledge, I don't see Native American cultures and traditions as extensions of one and the same. For example, some pre-colonial Native Americans were farmers; others hunters; some migrant, others not; such things as "Totem Poles" being facets of tribes from the West Coast and absent elsewhere; some were warriors and others peaceful.
So my observation is this: There is not one "Native American" culture or religion. The Native American culture and spiritual traditions seem, to me, to be varied, unique and diverse.
My question is a sincere seeking of knowledge and empathy; it is not intended to offend, raise negative emotions, or an effort to troll.
Here is my question:
How does this propensity of grouping the diverse cultures and religions into one lump sum by those not in tune with Native American diversity affect you?