Native Pow Wow, should Christians participate?

[Triumph1300]

It's Pow Wow time in North America.
Should Christians be involved in Pow Wow's ?
Is it beneficial in some way to be involved?
What harm does it do, if none, what good will it do?
How does the Lord look upon Pow Wow's, anything the Bible has to say about such events?

powwow | Definition, History, & Facts

 

[Blue Dragonfly's]

If they're native tribal members,sure. If not, sure.

 

[Nancy]

"One major difference between old-time events and modern powwows is that the latter are intertribal and inclusive, meaning that they are open to all who wish to attend, whereas pre-contact events allowed only tribal members and those from friendly neighbouring tribes on the dance grounds."

I suppose if it is "pre-contact" you would be good to go and, from what I read (did not read it all...pretty long) there is nothing I can see that God would disapprove of.

 

[FHII]

I don't know much about Pow Wows, but if they are religious in nature:beware! If they are cultural in nature, no problem, even if your aren't Native American.

Paul said he would be a Jew to the Jews and a gentile to the Gentiles (paraphrasing). A Catholic Bishop (keep the hate speech down please) when in Rome, do as the Romans do, When in Milan do as they do (also paraphrasing).

Many celebrate Octoberfest or St Patrick's day without being German or Irish (I'm both, and don't too much). No harm in it too much. No problem with pow wows as long as they aren't religious celebrations.

 

[Philip James]

No problem with pow wows as long as they aren't religious celebrations

Good post.

I noted from the article that (the competitive ones) its kinda like Native American Idol was a travelling talent show long before 'American Idol' came to tv screens..

Pax et Bonum

 

[Blue Dragonfly's]

I don't know much about Pow Wows, but if they are religious in nature:beware! If they are cultural in nature, no problem, even if your aren't Native American.

Paul said he would be a Jew to the Jews and a gentile to the Gentiles (paraphrasing). A Catholic Bishop (keep the hate speech down please) when in Rome, do as the Romans do, When in Milan do as they do (also paraphrasing).

Many celebrate Octoberfest or St Patrick's day without being German or Irish (I'm both, and don't too much). No harm in it too much. No problem with pow wows as long as they aren't religious celebrations.

You could have chosen to learn something about Pow Wow's if you would have read the OP link.

 

[Triumph1300]

You could have chosen to learn something about Pow Wow's if you would have read the OP link.

I don't consider all internet links correct.
Something you might think about.
I found (to use an example) some Wkipedia sites with errors.

 

[Blue Dragonfly's]

I don't consider all internet links correct.
Something you might think about.
I found (to use an example) some Wkipedia sites with errors.

I'm aware of link issues.

Did you read the OP Britannica
link?

 

[Matthias]

It's Pow Wow time in North America.
Should Christians be involved in Pow Wow's ?
Is it beneficial in some way to be involved?
What harm does it do, if none, what good will it do?
How does the Lord look upon Pow Wow's, anything the Bible has to say about such events?

powwow | Definition, History, & Facts

What would your involvement / participation be if you attended?

 

[Taken]

Native Pow Wow, should Christians participate?
OP^

Sure!
Pow wows are celebrations of that tribes cultural heritage.
They entertain visitors by singing, playing music, dancing in festive tribal clothing.
There is also crafts, visitors can learn about, participate in, purchase, food, etc.

 

[Taken]

How does the Lord look upon Pow Wow's, anything the Bible has to say about such events?

The established Feast and Festival get together days for the Jews...
I see no harm in willingly experiencing an others culture.

Greeks, Germans, Cajuns etc. ....use to have week-end dates in years past, maybe some still do, Festivals for visitors to experience their cultures...music, dance, dress, food.

Ooh, ooh, Cajun music, and gator on a stick...fun.
German beer and shorts and suspenders and polka music...!!
Need a lot of energy to keep up with Greek dancing...fun to watch.

 

[Philip James]

Greeks, Germans, Cajuns etc. ....use to have week-end dates in years past, maybe some still do, Festivals for visitors to experience their cultures...music, dance, dress, food.

I grew up with this festival in Winnipeg:
Folklorama – Festival

Great way to experience cultures from around the world

Pax et Bonum

 

[FHII]

You could have chosen to learn something about Pow Wow's if you would have read the OP link.

Yea, but I didn't! So what? I said nothing offensive to Native Americans (by the way, I have alledged Mic Mac kin) and especially nothing offensive to God's Word.

I have the utmost respect for all cultures, esp. Native American Culture. I just don't have time to learn about everything. So no, I didn't look at the link.

 

[Blue Dragonfly's]

Yea, but I didn't! So what? I said nothing offensive to Native Americans (by the way, I have alledged Mic Mac kin) and especially nothing offensive to God's Word.

I have the utmost respect for all cultures, esp. Native American Culture. I just don't have time to learn about everything. So no, I didn't look at the link.

Well, my point was to address your first remarks .

You said you don't know a lot about Pow Wows. Then you proceeded to speak to the OP question without that knowledge.
When all you had to do was take as much time as it took to post your projection about Pow Wows you know nothing about, to instead read the Britannica link and then opine from a place of understanding.

 

[FHII]

Well, my point was to address your first remarks .

You said you don't know a lot about Pow Wows. Then you proceeded to speak to the OP question without that knowledge.
When all you had to do was take as much time as it took to post your projection about Pow Wows you know nothing about, to instead read the Britannica link and then opine from a place of understanding.

So just one reading of a Britannica link would've told me all I need to know? Concerning the OP, I have done some research and the Bible and the Lord have NOTHING to say about Native American Pow Wows! If he or the Bible does, it ain't good! But I did give scriptural reference that says as long as it isn't religious, it's ok.

But I figure you have an axe to grind... So by all means, proceed.

 

[Enoch111]

Should Christians be involved in Pow Wow's ?

Not really. Unless they are Native Americans, and then too with great caution: "Pow wows, by definition, are Native American gatherings in which American Indians sing, dance, reconnect with old friends and celebrate their rich ancestral histories. Often accompanied by a conference or meeting, pow wows are one of the best ways to experience traditional Native American culture..."

...Note: While this is the most commonly referenced definition for pow wow, the word can also mean “an American Indian medicine man,” according to Merriam Webster. A medicine man is, by definition, an American Indian healer and tribal spiritual leader who believed that physical nature might be brought under the control of man. Use of the term “pow wow” in contexts not relating to American Indians or their cultures is considered offensive.
What is a Native American Pow Wow? - PowWows.com

Medicine men are shamans, and shamans communicate with evil spirits. There is also drumming at pow-wows and that is a precursor to the involvement of spirits.

 

[Dropship]

If a pow-wow is going to honour their "gods" I wouldn't be interested..
Hey Mister Wayne would you go to a pow-wow?

"That'll be the day"



List of Native American deities - Wikipedia

 

[Triumph1300]

Did you read the OP Britannica
link?

Of course I did!
I am the one who posted it. fcol.

 

[Triumph1300]

Ooh, ooh, Cajun music, and gator on a stick...fun.
German beer and shorts and suspenders and polka music...!!
Need a lot of energy to keep up with Greek dancing...fun to watch.

Lol, yes, great cultural events.

How about the use of sweat lodges and spiritual drumming.
Should Christians participate?
I understand that's included at Pow Wows, correct me if i am wrong.

 

[theeblackestblu]

hi there, I would like to testify that every native american thing i have ever been evolved with has spirits that gather with them. Those doors are hard to close.
I would be very careful. i've experienced it first hand.
Knowing what i know now. Anything that has "ancestors" attached to it... Its a no go for me.
From the Britannica
"The term powwow, which derives from a curing ritual, originated in one of the Algonquian nations of the Northeast Indians."
Theres always burning of sage, crystals, charms, amulets and a host of tribal paraphernalia. Please do not miss understand me, I love native america peoples. i've known so many. But the culture is steeped in tribal witchcraft, ancestor veneration, and the like.