...so why then do they pray in church to stop Hurricanes? America is one of the most advanced scientific country's in the world and it's residents know what causes Hurricanes so why do they still pray? it's baffling :S
2006-12-07 23:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by baroni2486 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am from England, and sorry didn't know that you called Indians Native Americans, no offence intended :)
2006-12-07 23:52:18 · update #1
I really don't know that "rain dances" are real... but beyond that you make a good point. Funny how what people are used to is "normal," while what they aren't "isn't," huh?
2006-12-08 10:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No all Americans laugh at rain dances. Especially not some of the white farmers I've known who have, after months of drought, and the weather people saying, there will be no rain for several more months, turned to native American's who then did rain dances, and the rain came.
I've seen several of these dances, all very solemn, and against all meteorological predictions, extremely effective in producing precipitation.
Laugh at them? Never. Laugh at those praying in Church to stop hurricanes? I'm afraid I've never heard of the Church goers actually being effective in stopping them. Perhaps they should invite some Native Americans next time to their Churches to actually make the hurricanes stop.
2006-12-07 23:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by whatotherway 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but when you did your scientific evaluation of Americans, you missed my vote because I don't laugh at Native Americans (you call them "Indians") doing a Rain Dance. Anyway, many people all over the world... not just Americans... pray for many reasons. Who cares if people pray for something? If it gives them some peace or makes them feel better then why not?
2006-12-07 23:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Roger S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don’t laugh at Native Americans when they dance, and I have prayed for rain plenty of times.
Climatology is one of my hobbies so I know very well the various factors that contribute to the formation of a hurricane and that can weaken one.
It is not silly to ask God to have mercy on us and weaken the storm a bit, understanding that in all things his will must be done.
I do believe that there have been times when God may have diminished storms a bit, although the tropical monsoon season is essential to the balance of the planet so I know full well that a certain number of storms are necessary.
2006-12-07 23:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly does seem baffling, doesn't it. But even in the Old Testament it speaks about David dancing for God. So, I think the Native Americans are dancing for the Great Spirit when they do the Rain Dance. I'm not sure, but I think it's a way that they pray and show that they are willing to *dance* for God. I don't know why people laugh at them. Native Americans have, to me anyway, always been known for their zeal regarding spirituality and worship of the Great Spirit. And it's not funny to cut down the way someone worships, in my opinion. It's God who judges. Peace.
2006-12-07 23:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by superfluity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an american and i think its rediculous to even step foot into a church to just pray for something that can't be avoided with a prayer to something/someone that isnt even listening, and heck even if it is listening, im betting its laughing at all the fools wasting their Thoughts and time on getting rid of hurricanes, when they all should know Darn well that Hurricanes is apart of Mother Nature...not the work of the devil. SHEESH.
2006-12-07 23:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by Iceman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh Jules, are you from the US? How are you such an expert on what goes on here. Do you think we have NATIVE AMERICANS running around doing ceremonial rites out on the street?
Most ceremonies performed by my brothers and sisters are done in a setting sacred to them. Not out in public.
If you have a problem with religion, that is your problem. What works for one does not work for the masses. That is why there is so many different cultures.
So put on you big girl paties and deal with it.
2006-12-07 23:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by rottndachs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is not dance but only physical excercise. moreover in euorpe the dancer is free from dress even from undergarments. in india the censorship not allow such things. the indians have also sexual feelings. in rain the wet dress gives some look of the dancers body. the poor indians think it suuficint for their sexual enjoyment. you at your own can call it silly.
2006-12-07 23:30:09 · answer #8 · answered by iftikhar m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that when the Sandia Indians do their rain dance it bloody well rains! Wherever they ask the Great Spirit for it to fall. 'Splain that!
2006-12-07 23:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, can you send some of those rain dancers here in the Sahara?
2006-12-08 00:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by Jomtien C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋