More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material. Charles Eastman conductfindinconsistency Change image and share on social
There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy. Charles Eastman ceremonyconnecthand Change image and share on social
Our old age was in some respects the happiest period of life. Charles Eastman agehappylife Change image and share on social
Among us all men were created sons of God and stood erect, as conscious of their divinity. Charles Eastman consciouscreatedivinity Change image and share on social
At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him over to his father for more Spartan training. Charles Eastman ageboyfather Change image and share on social
It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and that of our women was secure. In them was vested our standard of morals and the purity of our blood. Charles Eastman bloodcivilizationmoral Change image and share on social
The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church. Charles Eastman americanarmychurch Change image and share on social
Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning. Charles Eastman birthcharacteristicdeed Change image and share on social
Every act of his life is, in a very real sense, a religious act. Charles Eastman actlifereal Change image and share on social
The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb. Charles Eastman indianmanmother Change image and share on social
