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Native Americans recognized what they termeds the great Spirit. Nature played a big role in their beliefs and practices. How one worshiped however was up to the individual for there was no assembly for worship services. Animals were considered a gift from the Great Spirit and were not to be killed unnecessarily. The primary Spiritual leader among early Americans were the medicine men or Shaman. Some on occasion gives record of Holy men or Holy Women who were thought to be better able to communicate with the Great Spirit. Some Native Americans held animal life to be symbolisms the Spirit communicated through. Some, when slaying an animal for a necessary purpose would then apoligize to the animal, explaing why it had to be killed.
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What were the religious beliefs of the Blackfeet Nation?
All native American faiths are classed as Paganism. They have a strong belief in 'mother nature' and her spirits.
What were the belie fes of the Inuit tribe?
for all native american tribes their beliefs are that all of nature is sacred to them and nature can talk to you or tell you right from wrong
The ancient Greeks had what type of religious beliefs?
Polytheism; nature religions--
How were the Egyptian religious beliefs connected to nature?
Because they were so cool
What were the religious beliefs of the early civilizations based on?
forces of nature were God's
What aspects of Native American culture were prominent before colonization?
Before colonization, prominent aspects of Native American culture included a deep connection to nature, spiritual beliefs, diverse languages and traditions, communal living, and intricate art and craftsmanship.
What were the zunis Indians religious beliefs?
they r the moon sun and mother nature
What was Ira Hayes religion?
Ira Hayes was a Native American of the Pima tribe, and his traditional religious beliefs were rooted in the Pima culture. He was raised with spiritual traditions that honored Mother Earth and emphasized harmony with nature. Hayes did not affiliate with any formal, organized religion.
What were the Mayans' religious beliefs?
Mayan's religious beliefs were that the gods took care of everything. It was basically a theocratic society. It believed every element of nature belonged to a different god.
Is it true The term secular means devoutly religious?
"Secular" is a word having to do with non-religious beliefs or practices. So the answer is "No".
How did the attitudes of native American and white settlers toward nature differ?
Native Americans believed nature was sacred. White settlers believed nature was a resource.
How did the attitude of Native American and white settlers toward nature differ?
native americans believed nature was sacred. white settlers believed nature was a resource
