Native American's

Long ago, in the time before the white man came to the shores of these lands, the Native American's were here. At that time they did not know of the differences in culture's and did not know the attrocities that were to befall them in the coming years and centuries.
These people were, and are even today, persecuted for worshiping differently than the white man. They were called savages and barbarians, yet the question remains, considering all that has been done to them (and is still being done), just WHO are the barbarians and savages?
The Native American's believe in God. This is the fundamental truth to most religions. How they choose to worship and pray is their choice, and who are the white man to say they are wrong? That is the decision of the Creator. The Native American's pray to spirits, in the hopes that the spirits will carry their prayers to the Creator. Is this so different from the philosophy of the "Christian's"?
This site is not a forum for debate. It is just this one Native American's view and some information links for those that wish to delve futher... a starting point, if you wish. These sites have numerous stories and links to more information, should you wish. I especially appreciate the time and effort involved in putting these sites out there for us to see and admire. I hope you will agree. *smile*

DREAM CATCHERS

Native American legends talk of a charm called a Dream Catcher, if dreamers, or loved ones hang it above a sleeping child, or in their lodge, it could capture dreams in it's magic web. Good dreams, slip through the hole near the center of the web, and drift gently and silently from the soft feathered leather to the very heart of the dreamer. Bad dreams, choosing to ignore or pervert the way of the Great Spirit, become forever trapped in the spider-like web, only to perish with the light of day.
Some believe that the magic of a night vision is so pure, that if a dreamer recieves the true dream and discerns it through the love of the Great Spirit. One single vision could change the life and longings of the dreamer forever. It is the hope of all dreamers to catch only the dreams that bring everlasting joy.
According to legend, Dream Catchers were a gift to the Indians from the spider and the willow tree, to bless their homes and families. It is believed that dreams are messages sent from sacred beings and hold great power. They drift about at night before coming to the sleeping ones.

Legend of the Cherokee Rose

When the Trail of Tears started in 1838, the mothers of the Cherokee were grieving and crying so much, they were unable to help their children survive the journey. The elders prayed for a sign that would lift the mother’s spirits to give them strength. The next day a beautiful rose began to grow where each of the mother’s tears fell.
The rose is white for their tears; a gold center represents the gold taken from Cherokee lands, and seven leaves on each stem for the seven Cherokee clans.
The wild Cherokee Rose grows along the route of the Trail of Tears into eastern Oklahoma today.

Source: The Cherokee 1994 Heritage Calendar by Dorothy Sullivan,
Memoray Circle Studio, Norman, Ok.

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