Do they practise the religion of their ancestors or are most of them christians now?
2006-11-29 08:16:28 · 19 answers · asked by TRuth Hurts 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some of the tribe kept their beliefs in patches, but almost all Native Americans were either killed or converted to Christianity like my Cherokee ancestors.
http://www.cherokeebyblood.com/religion.htm#B
http://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Ancient_religions/North_america/navajo_religion.htm
2006-11-29 08:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by Wise1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of them live on reservations. It is not a proud past America has in that respect, because the government, which is the people, mostly put them there. The land quality is poor, and it can be very hard for them to live there.
Many of them, that live on reservations and in regular residential area's blended into the general population do still practice they're tribal ways.
They are not all Christian, as none of are. I mean, the population of America is not forced into Christianity, that is a choice.
At least today it is, though not neccasarily in the recent historical past.
2006-11-29 16:25:27 · answer #2 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some still uphold the beliefs and traditions of their ancestors, although some of these people are greatly segregated from the rest of society. Many others have changed their ways to that of most people in the Western world. Some have adapted the culture but still practice their ancestors' religion.
2006-11-29 16:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by Pazu 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ironically the Native Americans I have known I met while attending a Christian School.
2006-11-29 16:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of them were forced into Christian 're-education' camps in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some resisted this and retained their native religious beliefs. Others merged their native beliefs with the Christian ones. Since the 1960s there has been an interest in reclaiming previous religious identities and knowledge. Different tribes can be vary different in these regards, however, so asking broadly can be difficult.
2006-11-29 16:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is the Native American Church (they use peyote in their rituals), based on Native American beliefs. There are also several books out about Native American beliefs (The Gospel of the Redman is one). There have been some which were raised Christian that have went back to their native beliefs (some lament that more haven't done it).
2006-11-29 16:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in New Mexico, wich is richly populated with native americans and cultures. Many of them still practice the religion of their ancestors.
2006-11-29 16:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most would still be Christian but more and more are going back to their ancestor's beliefs or a combination.
2006-11-29 16:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some practice their ancestors religion(s), but many are Christians.
2006-11-29 16:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by riverstorm13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of them converted to Christianity.
2006-11-29 16:59:20 · answer #10 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋