Deloria Vine

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Native American Author who writes about religion


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" Since writing the book, I have been gradually led to believe that the old stories must be taken liter­ ally if at all possible, that deep secrets and a deeper awareness of the complexity of our universe was experienced by our ancestors , and that something of their belief, and experiences can be ours once again."[1]

"As I have gained knowledge and seen others share their visions with me, I conclude that our ancestors lived in a strange condition in which they were in touch with the spirits constantly, and I see that as a goal for our present activities."[2]

Connection = survival + power " It is this unbroken connection that we have with the spirit world that will allow us to survive as a people.""[3]

  1. Deloria, Vine Jr. God Is Red: A Native View of Religion. Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 2003. xvi.
  2. Deloria, Vine Jr. God Is Red: A Native View of Religion. Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 2003. xvii.
  3. Deloria, Vine Jr. God Is Red: A Native View of Religion. Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 2003. xviii.