| 单词 | native american church |
| 释义 | > as lemmasNative American Church Native American Church n. a North American Indian religious organization combining elements of Christianity with indigenous beliefs and practices, esp. the ritual use of the drug peyote. ΚΠ 1918 Articles of Incorporation 10 Oct. in J. S. Slotkin Peyote Relig. (1958) 137 (note) It is the purpose of this organization to establish one central body to be known as the Central Council of the Native American Church. 1919 Daily Oklahoman 27 Apr. B2/1 He would erect this church so his brothers and sisters of the native American church might come and worship their Creator... The native American church is chartered under the laws of the state of Oklahoma. 1976 J. E. Weems Death Song xxiv. 260 His religion eventually went into establishment of the Native American Church, which utilized peyote buttons in worship. 1993 Sante Fe Jrnl. (New Mexico) Reporter 3 Feb. 19/1 Like more than 300,000 other people from 70 tribes, Wood is a member of the Native American Church, which uses peyote, an illegal drug, in its sacred ceremonies. < as lemmas |
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