After I read this I know that we all end up at the same place. With one creator and one purpose in life. That is to be good humans and enjoy the differences that we have and the similarities too. My family came to this country between the early 1900's and 1949. I am of British, Scotish and Irish descent. I have always regarded the native people of this country with great respect. I grew up next to a reservation in Arizona and I will never forget the first time I encountered an American Indian. I don't know if that title bothers them because I have never asked. I was about two years old. He was tall and beautiful. My father is also tall so to me he was just another fatherly man. The religion I was raised with taught tolerance and acceptance.
In my years of herbal studies I have come to respect the teachings of many Natives here. It seems to me that we all have a great deal to learn about the indigenous people of North America. The "White Man" didn't slow down for even a short time to understand that the way to enjoy the gifts that have been placed before them. The Great Creator is the same but the maltreatment of their clans was almost too much to comprehend.
I love that the Natives want to wait to see how the "neighbors" recieve the earlier teachings of the word of God. How many do you think acctually applied this to their lives and then hid it from their towns? The red man has more to offer than we could ever comprehend and their subtle way of warning is to be regarded as Holy.
I think that the Minister did not take their hands in farewell because he was hurt by the truth that had just been said.
Good insight! I like how you pointed out about how the the Native American's waited to see how the "neighbors" received the earlier teachings of the Word of God. In reality, by looking at the followers of a religion and how they act and interact, I suppose you have the ability to gain insight to their God that they follow and how their religion treats them in return.
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