A response to the BBC’s Thought for the Day. You don’t have to be a believer to enjoy a day of rest. Today’s guest post is from Dan Wall, who lives in Barrow, Alaska.
Primitive Superstition and Proxy Fundamentalism: Further Reflections on Native American Spirituality.
Thanks for this; it’s great.
I like the earthy quality of Native American beliefs – it seems to be grounded in the real world, as expressed by spirit animals everyone can relate to. It’s no accident that I bonded so completely with my online avatar. On the other hand, in different circumstances, I’d love to be an otter.
What’s your animal, Susan?
I think I probably hover between an owl and a mangy dog. I need to think about that one.
Thank you for that. I guffawed so loudly I nearly spat my breakfast cereal over the keyboard!