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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

The ways of life of some peaceful Native American tribes fascinate me. They were free; no one forced anyone to do anything. Everyone did what they did because they had respect for each other, their culture, tradition, and roots.

Each stage of life was important and carried pros and cons, from youth to the elderly (whereas American society is vain, youth driven and materialistic). There were trials that involved natural psychedelic plants and marked ones entry into adulthood. Each phase of life had purpose; from being the tribe’s elder and “wise one”, to being a shaman, a hunter, a mother and care-taker, or a young apprentice.

If I could chose any “system” or time period and group to live within, it’d be them. It’s almost like controlled anarchy, which I know is a complete contradiction but this anarchy is not one of chaos, it’s one of mutual respect and peace. Trading still occurs, but there is no interest or taxing. Everyone is extended family and part of the tribe. I really admire the Native American’s way of life before colonization.

[–]Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Not all Native Americans were peaceful. They had their territories and pillaged and destroyed other tribes with no afterthought.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I realize this. That’s why I said:

The ways of life of some peaceful Native American tribes.

Nothing’s perfect, even within the peaceful tribes. But I do respect how some tribes acted, their traditions as well as belief systems.

[–]Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, agreed.