Loss of Indigenous Eden and the fall of spirituality

Type

Book

Authors

Blair Stonechild ( Stonechild, Blair )

ISBN 10

0889776997

ISBN 13

9780889776999

Tags

Spirituality -- Indigenous, Spirituality

Abstract

"The follow-up to the award-winning book The Knowledge Seeker, Loss of Indigenous Eden and the Fall of Spirituality continues to explore the Indigenous spiritual teachings passed down to the author by Elders, examining their relevance in today's world. Stonechild demonstrates how the current global ideology of human dominance, economic growth, and technological progress has resulted in all-consuming and destructive appetites that are damaging relationships between humans and the natural world. Most troubling is the loss of respect for spirituality so fundamental to Indigenous stability. There must be international reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, their culture and spirituality, Stonechild insists, if humanity itself is to survive."--Back cover.

Description

xvii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Biblio Notes

Contents:
Enchanted World --
Indigenous Garden of Eden --
Betraying Indigenous Eden --
Final Conquest of Eden --
Religion Overtakes the World --
Knowledge, Sacred and Profane --
Big Rush --
Harming Our Relatives --
Searching for Healing --
Need for Reconciliation --
Appendix 1: Comparing Ecolizations and Civilizations --
Appendix 2: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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