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Greetings, Red Fox!
I understand you don't wish to talk about the spirituality of your ancestors, but I'm curious if you think that information should be historically preserved.
Do you personally have objections to documenting the myths, legends, and practices for the historical record even if you don't believe them?
If you're willing to discuss it, I'm also curious about what Christianity is like for you. Is it just like mainstream Christianity or are there specific Native American influences?
My name is Red Fox, and I would like to welcome you to my Talking Circle. For those who are not familiar with what a Talking Circle is, please allow me to explain. In Native American culture, the Talking Circle is based on respect for others who come to sit within the circle, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Within the Circle, the concern for others will begin to take precedence over your own worries in life. It is a way of communication that is quite different than the usual competitive ways of communication out in the world. You will learn to listen. So much can be gained by listening. Is it a coincidence that we have one mouth and two ears? No, not really. It is the mutual respect within the Circle which allows the heart to be shared with each other. What we share with each other can bring healing to our own hearts and bring healing to other hearts as well. Many times it is better to listen than it is to talk.
The purpose of this Talking Circle is to strengthen ourselves and each other. It is open to help strengthen our relationship with our Creator, our families, our friends, and our communities. We are all God's children with varying nationalities and ancestry. We are all equal here, regardless of who we are or where we come from. There are no boundaries of religion or politics within the Circle. I offer an invitation to all through the Circle to come together in respect and in honor. Please understand that we each come from all walks of life, with different religious beliefs and political views. No one wants to be offended nor do we want to offend each other. Let us all make sure we are being respectful of each other and their right to choose their own religious beliefs and their own political views. I believe that respect for others, despite our differences, and listening to what others have to say, without being harsh or judgmental, are the keys to the success of this Talking Circle. Please feel free to discuss the issues or topics you want to, but I ask that you keep the discussion respectful and abide by the rules of this site. I will be sharing stories and teaching others about my Native American culture and heritage within the Circle.
Before I close, I would like to say a few more things. I have spent the vast majority of my Christian walk listening to other Christians tell me that I'm not truly saved because I don't believe or follow the same church doctrine as they do or because I don't worship God the same way as they do or because I don't understand the Scriptures exactly as they do or agree with their personal interpretation of the Scriptures. I have no right to tell someone, who personally professes Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, that they can't possibly be truly saved because they don't agree with me theologically or because they don't worship God exactly the same way as I do. I have spent years being emotionally hurt over such accusations and I have absolutely no intention of being guilty of doing the same thing to other Christians. I am a Native American Christian. I follow Jesus Christ and He is my personal Lord and Savior. So, for the record, I don't worship rocks, trees or animals. I have never set in a sweat lodge or lived in a teepee. I don't practice the ancient spirituality of my Indian ancestors nor do I talk about that spirituality in public. This Talking Circle is not a promotion of Native American spirituality nor is it to be used as a springboard for scrutinizing that spirituality. I will not participate in any criticism against that spirituality or against any other kind of religion. I want to treat others as I would like to be treated.
Thank you for listening. May your time here be blessed and may it be an encouragement to you. Regardless of who you are or what you believe, you are welcome here. Please take a few moments to introduce yourself to the rest of the Circle. I look forward to meeting new people and connecting with old friends here.
"Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do
to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." Chief Seattle
Hi Red Fox,
I'd like to be in your Talking Circle. Really looking forward to you sharing about your heritage and culture as well as your Christianity./quote]
Welcome to my Talking Circle.
I too am Indian ...... but Asian ..... and part Portuguese - born in Africa and lived most of my life in England, UK. I am a British citizen.
It's very nice to meet you.
Hello red fox. Nice to meet you. Hope your talking circle is a success.
O'siyo, pronounced O-C-O, means hello in Cherokee.
I'd like to be in your Talking Circle. Really looking forward to you sharing about your heritage and culture as well as your Christianity./quote]
Welcome to my Talking Circle.
It's very nice to meet you.
O'siyo Red Fox ..... nice to meet you too.
Welcome Red Fox.
Have you, by any chance read "Black Elk Speaks"?
O'siyo Red Fox, me and you had a brief discussion before, i would like to take part in this circle.
Perhaps history will in fact repeat itself here in America and it will once again be over ran by illegal immigrants, only from Mexico this time.
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