In the modern era, many Jews consider themselves secular Jews and do not follow religious laws and practices. However, they strongly identify themselves as part of the Jewish people. Native American Spirituality Native American Spirituality is a belief in an all knowing, all powerful Creator whose presence is rooted in the natural world, i.e. Mother Earth, Father Sky, animals, water, fire, and people. Everything is a part of Creation. All is sacred.
Creation is an integrated part of all living and non living things.
Lessons and stories, including the creation story, ceremonies, animal stories, and understanding of the natural order, are passed down through oral traditional from one generation to the next. Native American Spirituality follows the natural order of life and death. There is a high value placed on children, elders, environment, nature, community, and humility . There is significant diversity within the Native American people. The Native American population has increased by approximately 26 percent over the past decade as indicated by the 2000 census figures released by the Census Bureau March 12, 2001.