Quote by Charles Eastman

The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church.

The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in w

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This quote suggests that the American Indian had a strong sense of individuality when it came to both their religious beliefs and their approach to warfare. Unlike other societies, they did not have a centralized military force or an organized religion. Instead, each individual had their own unique spiritual practices and participated in warfare on a more independent basis. This highlights the autonomy and self-reliance that characterized the American Indian's approach to religion and conflict.

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