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The Sacred Worlds Series
The Universal Spirit of Islam: Keys for Interfaith Understanding
Ernest Thompson Seton explains "The Gospel of the Redman"
Spiritual Poetry
The Perennial Philosophy Series
What are the "Foundations of Christian Art?"
What is Sacred Art?
Treasures of the World's Religions
Paul Goble's World: Native Americans' relationship to all created beings
Every Branch In Me
: Who are we as "human" beings?
Slideshows
Ernest Thompson Seton explains "The Gospel of the Redman"
An Introduction
A Shining Light
Observations
The Power of the Pipe
Laws of the Lodge
Conversations
"The land as it is, is my blood"
Indian Prayers
Love of Country
A Perfect Man
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"The idea of one Great Oversoul is widely spread among the Indians; not universal, perhaps, but much more widely spread than in the Old World. All of our best Indians believe apparently in one Great God. From among many recorded statements, I quote the following by Grinnell. In his discussion of the Pawnee belief in the Great Spirit, whom they call Tirawa, he says: “Tirawa is an intangible spirit, omnipotent and beneficent. He pervades the universe, and is a Supreme Ruler. Upon His will depends everything that happens."
"He can bring good or bad; can give success or failure. Everything rests with Him. . . . nothing is undertaken without a prayer to the Father for assistance. “When the pipe is lighted, the first whiffs are blown to the Deity. When food is eaten, a small portion is placed on the ground [or in the fire] as a sacrifice to Him."
Seton's drawings of ceremonial pipes.
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