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Differences
NATIVE AMERICAN
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Nature as Sacred: Native American spirituality views nature as sacred and integral to their spirituality (Chapter 1, p. 10).
Natural Cycles in Rituals: Many rituals are tied to natural cycles, such as the seasons and animal migrations (Chapter 2, p. 45).
Connection to Nature
European/Western
Nature as Resource: Many European/western religions often see nature as something to be dominated and used for human benefit.
Historical Events in Rituals: Rituals are often based on historical events or doctrinal teachings rather than natural phenomena.
Native American
Nature as Resource: Many European/western religions often see nature as something to be dominated and used for human benefit.
Historical Events in Rituals: Rituals are often based on historical events or doctrinal teachings rather than natural phenomena.
Community and Kinship
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European/Western
Individual Spirituality: Often more individualistic approach to spirituality.
Congregations: Religious communities are often formed around congregations or denominations.
Native American
Spiritual Community Life: Religious practices are communal, reinforcing social bonds and identity (Chapter 2, p. 38).
Kinship and Clan Ties: Kinship and clan relationships are central to religious practices (Chapter 1, p. 27).
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Similarities
Sacred Spaces: Both have sacred spaces—natural sites for Native Americans (Chapter 1, p. 15) and man-made structures for European/western traditions.
Moral Lessons: Both use stories to teach moral lessons—parables in Christianity and Native American folklore (Chapter 1, p. 20).
Communal Worship: Both emphasize the importance of community in spiritual life, such as church services in Christianity and tribal ceremonies in Native American cultures (Chapter 2, p. 40).