Result of this was the emergence of Peyote religion or Native American Church. The church had no specific prophet but names you should know are Quannah Parker and John Wilson. Anthropologist James Mooney also played a key role in the development of the church. Traditional peyote use was not widespread in America but today is found throughout the nation. There are between a quarter and half a million members.
Church blends Christian and Native American beliefs.
Peyote ceremonies described emphasizing the times that are appropriate for ceremonies, the role of the roadman, and the confirmation of communion through the consumption of peyote. Roadman stories emphasize qualities of craftiness, intelligence, combined white and Indian heritage, ability to use white knowledge to Indian benefit. The Native American Church serves as a method through which people can retain Native American identity and yet still succeed within the limits of American society. All material Richard L. Warms, 1997. Last updated September 22, 1997.