SB>similar thing there.  There used to be a number of natives on Indian
SB>Affairs.  Most of them quit for one reason or another, and religion
SB>(read New Agism) discussion *was* one of the biggie reasons for exiting.
I wander in here now and then because I have worked for two Indian
tribes in Alaska and one down here, have at least one Indian ancestor
somewhere in the past, and learned much from those I have met in the two
states.
I also finally became free enough to search for my own belief system
which did not turn out to be New Age, but did turn out to be something
that sticks with me no matter what.
And I am still very greatful to the Native American lady who confirmed
that much of what I discovered in my own search was known to her also.
Unfortunately, most humans will not undertake that sort of inner journey
and would not understand what someone who had tried to say.  There are
some things that must be experienced rather than taught outright.
I am indeed sorry that others have been driven out of this conference.
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