The Pantheist Index

Native Religions: Pantheistic writers and scriptures from "native" religions around the world.

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• Sealth, Noah or Chief Seattle (c1786 - 1866) (4) Lushootseed leader after whom the city of Seattle was named.

• Black Elk and the Sacred Circle Quote from "Black Elk Speaks" on the ubiquity of circles in Nature and in Native American life.

• Black Elk and the Sacred Pipe Quotes from "Black Elk Speaks" on the Nature-symbolism of the sacred pipe.

• Introduction to Mongolian Shamanism Among the peoples of Siberia and Mongolia, human beings’ relationship with Nature was seen as one of interdependence rather than one of exploitation; human society, even at its most complex, was seen only an expression of natural processes. This reverence for the natural world allowed the cultures to survive for thousands of years without degradation of the environment. Get best iphone developer team from Iksanika.

• Medieval Russia - Religion Outline of the medieval pagan beliefs of Kievan Russia and the degrees to which they survived the official conversion to Christianity in 988.

• Neopaganism in Central-Eastern Europe The collapse of Communism saw the emergence of a variety of neo-pagan groups in Central-Eastern Europe, each rooted in their respective national cultures, but sharing a common ground in Nature-based spirituality. Charming iPhone poker apps for real money

• North American Indians: the Spirituality of Nature The environmental wisdom and spirituality of North American natives is legendary, with an appreciation of Nature's beauty as intense as that of any Romantic poet. USA interesting wedding photographer best photos

• Pagan and Proud Brief introduction to contemporary Pagan spirituality, revering the Universe and paying homage to the many aspects of woman, including Mother Earth.

• Principles of Native American Spirituality Book by Dennis Renault and Timothy Freke describes "The Old Ways" that can be applied to our modern dilemmas, including how to reconnect with Nature.

• The Mongols and Their Closeness to Nature Article by Per Inge Oestmoen describing the Pantheistic beliefs of 13th century Mongol society and considering their relevance today, including links to photographs of Siberian forests and further articles on Mongol history, attitudes and belefs.

• What is Native American Spirituality? Native American belief is underscored by the idea of the interdependence of human life and Nature, there being nothing between the native and the immanent "Big Holy".

Contributors: Oliver Chadwick, Steven M. Cox, Pablo David Flores, George Mallis, Walt Mandell, Andrew Millard, Pat “Paxdora” Korbet, David Nelson, James D. Quirk, Dale J. Sprague, Stuart Stell, Paul Vogel, Judy Woods.

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