One Nation Under God: The Triumph of the Native American Church

Snake, Reuben, Jr.

ISBN 10: 1574160060 / ISBN 13: 9781574160062

Published by Clear Light Pub, 1998

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1574160060I3N00

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Synopsis: This inspirational book celebrates the faith and courage of members of a traditional church that -- in 20th century America -- still struggling for religious freedom. Their Greatest challenge is the ongoing legal battle against the 1990 Supreme Court decision citing peyote use to deny the Native American Church the First Amendment right to 'the free exercise of religion'. Legislation providing an exemption to the Native American Church was overturned by the Supreme Court in 1997. The eloquent personal testimony offered by Church members from many different tribes demonstrates the spiritual strength of this religious tradition and makes it clear that peyote is not used to obtain 'visions' but to heal the body and spirit and to teach righteousness. Peyote meetings play, which stress abstinence from alcohol, truthfulness, family obligations, economic self-suffering, service, and prayer. This book is important reading for any one who cares about spiritual values, political process, and the individual's freedom to worship according to the dictates of conscience.

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Title: One Nation Under God: The Triumph of the ...
Publisher: Clear Light Pub
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket