The white men versus the Native Americans. The mysteries and stories that go along with this topic is so great. But I believe this writing gives a great insight on how the Native Americans really felt. It shows the Native Americans as being genuine and honest about how they feel about religion. They were not trying to persuade anyone to follow what they believed in like the white people were. So why does the white men have to demand so much? That's why i love this story because it shares the true feelings of the Natives and how they weren't selfish, but were willing to leave each other alone. It just shows how narrow minded and selfish the white men and the Christian Society was. Now I'm not saying that the Natives religion is the right one, but that they bring up a good point they should get their own beliefs.
Now, your wondering if i believe in the Native Americans religion; that's not what I'm saying at all. I mean i loved the writing and thought it gave some good insight. Do i think that the Natives are focused on nature and heritage and not moving on in technology advances, yes i do. SA-GO-YE-WAT-HA is speaking and says, "Their was a time when our forefathers owned this great continent"(159). I thought this was a great quote, because it is statement that shoves what the white man said right back in his face. One thing i don't believe in is that, SA-GO-YE-WAT-HA, believes that the land was created for the "red man". I understand they owned the land, but it doesn't mean they get to keep it forever. I do believe that the white men were cruel for not negotiating on land. Life is unfair and will always be unfair. With the different languages and religions and beliefs it is almost impossible to be at peace. Also, I love how SA-GO-YE-WAT-HA explains the story of when the white men came over the seas into their land. Talks about how they accepted the white men as friends only to get betrayed, killed, and deprivation of land.
Finally, this writing is a very touching insight to me. I am part Indian but don't know very much about the heritage. Do i believe in the Great Spirit of the Natives now, no. The reason why this writing appealed to me so much is that i feel the same way SA-GO-YE-WAT-HA feels about religion. That you should have the right to believe in what you want and who you want. Yes, we get that privilege now, but it's sad that the Natives were take advantage of so much. I also like how he says that you don't need a book to worship your god. I love this statement because it's so true, Just because certain religions have books, doesn't mean everyone needs to. All in All, I think this writing gave good insights, and was moving for me.
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