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Looking At Native “Religions” In Looking At Native “Religions”, culture is analyzed in respect to the Native Americans. For example, “Native languages do not even have words for "religion" or "philosophy." Instead, for example, "Hopi" designates both a people and religious practice.” ("Religious Traditions." The Native American Experience. Woodbridge, CT: Primary Source Media, 1999. American Journey. U.S. History In Context. Web. 24 Sept. 2015.) Most cultures have a language designated to their specific beliefs and values, however, in respect to the Native American, they do not have such language. This fact is an example of culture in itself, it is a specific characteristics of a specific culture. Another cultural characteristic specific to

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