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- - - - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stQAPEEhFHI This video explains the story of how the Seven Grandfathers saw the Earth struggling and sent a messanger to spread the message of the seven teachings among Earth's people. (“Native American Cartoon - Gifts of the Seven Grandfathers,” 2016) #2.5
      - The Seven Grandfather teachings are spread today through oral tradition as elders continue to tell the story of the origins of the seven teachings; "Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth." (Manitowabi, 2018, p. Chapter 6). The seven teachings act as guidelines of Indigenous Spirituality, forming a moral understanding that the seven teachings (when followed) will result in a peaceful world. #3
        
        Seeing as the Great Spirit/ Creator is understood to inhabit all natural beings, it is also understood that the Grandfather Teachings should be demonstrated upon all wildlife, respecting nature as though everything is an embodiment of the Creator. Love and respect are held the highest in terms of importance seeing as one cannot truly offer respect without first loving creation as a whole. #4
        
        The Great Spirit is understood to be a kind and generous deity, who takes care in creating and maintaining all of nature. With this belief that the Creator is a compassionate and caring being, the Indigenous people are also taught to live alongside the Creator, following the sacred teachings in order to live according to the life that the Creator intended, through eternal love and peace.#5
  - - - In the Quran it is further explained through scriptures that "Verily, God likes not each arrogant boaster. And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass.” (Quran, 31:18-19) #8
        
        The quotes explain the Muslim interpretation of morality, that humility and modesty are the roots of faithful living. That one must offer assistance to those in need and that something as superficial as looks must not interfere with one's actions. #9
        
        Allah is very much understood to be a merciful God and hence the Muslim people in turn are taught to be merciful and to turn away from arrogance. In the Quran many of the prophets are rewarded by God for their mercy and compassion towards others.#10
        
        Specifically one example of mercy in the Quran is demonstrated through the prophet Muhammad, the prophet is talking to people about how to reconcile for their sins, and a man comes up and explains that he had sinned by sleeping with his wife during Ramadan. The Prophet asks that he free a slave, or give to charity, but the man explains that he's unable to do such a task. The Prophet is perplexed and goes on to speaking with other people. #11
        
        While the Prophet is speaking to another man, he is gifted a basket of dates. The Prophet sets out to find the man from before, he hands him the basket and asks that he delivers the basket to charity. The man responds that he himself is the poorest man in all of Madina and the Prophet instead smiles at him and replies, "Go on and feed your family with them." (Selected Verses from the Holy Quran about the Holy Prophet, 2000)#12
        
        The story showcases the merciful behavior that should be shown to the less fortunate. The Muslim people are asked to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, caring for others as they would wish done onto themselves. The belief that humility is the most important part to the Islamic faith's morals also helps with inter-religious dialogue, as Muslims are taught always to treat others as equals, through the bounds of other religions and race. #13
  - - - The People affirm their mora gits through Confirmation, where youths accept the gifts of the Holy Spirit to use in their daily lives. As well it is thought that the Holy Spirit inhabits all people and drives them to do the right thing through the seven gifts (wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and awe). #16
        
        The gifts given by the Holy Spirit alongside the ten commandments tend to guide Catholics throughout their ethical lives. As well, Jesus is interpreted to be a wise teacher, or shepherd to all of God's people, seeing them all as members of his flock. His behaviour as demonstrated in the new testament shows him to care for others. #17
        
        Catholics are taught to take after him and offer kindness to all, treating each person as our brothers and sisters under the common father of God. Catholics understand Jesus to represent God as his son and through this they understand God himself to be a shepherd over his people, Catholic morality is driven by this understanding. #18
        
        Interreligious dialogue and tolerance in society is fostered through this understanding that everyone exists as children under the father, one God. Catholics believe that all people are created in the image of God, and each should be treated as such (similar to the Indigenous belief) #19
- - - - Religion as a whole can easily be explained as a group of people or individuals sharing a common faith or predisposed belief, "Religion is a matter of faith, which can be defined as belief based on conviction rather than scientific evidence." (Long-Crowell, 2019) #3
  - - - The naming ceremony is the first time a child is introduced to the Indigenous faith as their relationship with the Great spirit is also introduced. The event differs between the different Indigenous branches but is generally explained to be an intimate ceremony throughout the respective Indigenous community. "The child is introduced into the loving community and it's personal relationship with the Great Spirit is sparked." (Spirit Canoe - Auto & Dean, 2017) #6
      - In the Islamic faith the birth of a child is an extremely religious ordeal, especially in the first seven days after birth. When a child is first born, it is important that first words the bay hears are from the prayer Adhan which is whispered into the baby's ears. #7
        
        A strong community is built as a support system for the child, throughout his or her many interactions with the religious support group such as an Imam guides the couple through the process of introducing their child to the Muslim way of life. #8
        
        In all three of those faiths families come together in order to celebrate the new life of faith that the allotted child enters. Each baby is brought into the world and shown great care and love from their families and the religious leaders around them who help them grow into their religious lives. Communities are formed in an effort to sow love and support to the young babes as they enter into their own spiritual journeys, #9
  - - - Faith communities offer a support group to others and in times of need people are brought together in a common hope and understanding. #12
        
        Relationships across religious communities are also promoted as we move toward a modern society where people are encouraged to engage in interreligious dialogue. Including friends or others who may not be aware of such traditions often also ends up promoting stronger relationships as we introduce others into our own cultures. #13
        
        A celebration like a Christmas dinner or a Powwow can encourage new relationships as people educate themselves on other religions. Solidarity across religions is promoted as well as fellowship when we share such an intimate part of our lives (religion). As Canadians moving forward into building a tolerant society, I think that its practically vital that we make an effort to share our rituals and celebrations with offers, making Religion a learning experience and teaching moment rather than a means of discriminiation. #13
- - - - As celebrated through the Medicine Wheel, in Indigenous spirituality all of nature works together to create life. Through teachings about interconnection, the Indigenous spirituality celebrates all of nature as a whole. The quote below summarizes the Indigenous appreciation for life and the Creator as celebrated throughout their spirituality, explaining why appreciation is so vital in their faith. #3
        
        "Indigenous Americans tend to see [the] living world as a fantastic and beautiful creation [rendering] extremely powerful feelings of gratitude and indebtedness, obliging us to behave as if we are related to one another. An overriding characteristic of [Indigenous spirituality] is that of gratitude, a feeling of overwhelming love and thankfulness for the gifts of the Creator and the earth/universe." (Forbes, 2001) #4
        
        The Divine as celebrated in Indigenous spirituality, is understood to live throughout all of creation and because of that, a great deal of respect is dealt onto all of creation. They understand that one's self is but an extension of the Creator and should be treated as such. Moral living as expressed through daily life, is centered around a deeply rooted respect for all of the Creator's gifts (ie. wildlife and people) . #5
  - - - As explained from an article about Islamic beliefs; "Muslims believe that God is the creator of all things, and that God is all-powerful and all-knowing. God has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life." (Teachers Guide - Muslims | Teacher Center | FRONTLINE | PBS, 2014) #8
        
        The Muslim people understand God to be a sole power, unlike the other two religions (Christianity and Indigenous spirituality) the Muslim people don't have a 'human manifestation' of God. Catholics believe Jesus to be the embodiment of God whereas Indigenous spirituality believes that the Creator lives within all people in soul. Whereas in the Islamic faith, God isn't given the same kind of human incarnation, instead God is an independent force. #9
        
        As shown in an article about the Islamic faith's dedicated monotheism, as taught through their doctrine; the belief of one undivided power, "God is one and unique; he has no partner and no equal. Trinitarianism, the Christian belief that God is three persons in one substance, is vigorously [refused]." (“Islam - Doctrines of the Qurʾān,” 2019) #10
        
        Is the Islamic faith, God is understood to be a independent force and the Muslim people, who exist to worship and grow one with God in turn. The Muslim people fulfill this understanding through daily prayers in which they seek God's guidance and forgiveness. #11
  - - - The Divine as described in the holy trinity is shown to be a paternal relationship, starting with one omnipotent God (the father), his human incarnation Jesus (his son), and the Holy Spirit who lives within all of God's people. #14
        
        The understanding of self is that all Catholics are children of God (just as Jesus was his son), and that as his children it is their duty to live out his will and wishes as our guardian. #15
        
        Catholics are told to treat those around them as brothers and sisters under one God. As God's children each Catholic is thought to have an intimate relationship with God like a parent would have with their child. Catholics strive to maintain their sacred relationship with the Divine through prayer and attending Church regularly in order to partake in the Eucharist and celebrate their connection with Jesus. #16