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Religion plays a momentous part for many Native Americans. They believe that all spirits have a value and therefore they honor and respect them. The spirits of the dead pass into a spirit world, and this can be very difficult for others to understand. Christians have a God while Indians have a spirit that always follows them. The medicine man was their spiritual guide. He could heal sick people using spiritual forces and herbal medicine. Their religion is still in function but is weakened since their lifestyle has changed radically!

The Medicine wheel is also something that is important for the Indians. We all make choices and journeys in life so the wheel is a way to express things. In addition to this the wheel also shows the four cardinal directions and the Indians sacred colors. ** The colors **** : **
 * * Red ** symbolizes success.
 * * **** Black ** symbolizes death.
 * * Blue ** symbolizes disappointment and failure.
 * * White ** symbolizes happiness and peace.

East = Red = success-triumph. North = Blue = defeat-trouble West = Black = death. South = White = peace-happiness.
 * Directions: **

// It’s not necessary to watch the whole movie, but I thought it was interesting to listen to Mike Tarbell talking about Native Americans and their spirituality! //

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