[A.C.C.]

It’s because they don’t really understand or respect our beliefs, so they think spirituality can be bought, sold and used up like tampons or a used car. These people don’t see that the money completely corrupts what they claim they are trying to do, or they just don’t care. And going to someone selling a pretty, idealized myth is also much easier than having to deal with the consequences of living on land taken from another people. It allows them to erase the ugliness in their own ancestors’ past. Much of this does come from a genuine spiritual hunger. It’s just sad that many, like Carlos Castaneda and Heheyosts Storm, have exploited this for their own greed and ego. To any whites who want to learn about us, why don’t you try talking to us and not these snake oil salesmen? Come to a powwow or read God Is Red, one of the best books out there on native spirituality.

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Name : A.C.C., Race : Mexican and American Indian, City : W Lafayette, State : IN, Country : United States, Occupation : Grad student, Education level : Over 4 Years of College,