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            <h1>Inuit Religion</h1>

            <h3>Modern Inuit Religion</h3>

            <p>
                There are two main religions practiced in the modern Inuit
                culture: Shamanism and Christianity. Since the arrival of
                missionaries, the majority of Inuits have converted to Christianity.
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            <h3>Effects of Religion on Modern Inuit Culture</h3>

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                Because of their heritage, modern Inuit are more likely to show a high
                reverance for nature, so, when communicating in their culture, it would
                be wise to show a strong respect for nature.
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                Another effect of their religion is that stories are used to teach
                lessons to children, which shows that the Inuit have some elements
                of a high-context culture, which will not approach an issue head-on,
                but will make their point indirectly.
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                The use of stories in teaching children beliefs also implies that it
                would be acceptable to use religion as proof when persuading someone.
                This is also shown by their very strong ties to religion, such as the
                people becoming ill because one or more of their souls have been lost.
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            <h3>Worship of Nature</h3>

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                The Inuit religion has a very complex system of nature worship.
                Both men and animals have souls, and all are spiritually connected.
                In the religion, the universe is at harmony with its elements, and
                the powers of nature possess a neutral position towards man. The Inuit
                believe that if evil, such as bad hunting, bad weather, or illness
                happens, the source is likely to be found in people's bad behavior.
                The Inuit do not have sacred buildings, nature is sacred, and the Inuit
                are children of nature. However, to the Inuit, life is not a paradise,
                man's capability to do evil represents a constant threat to harmony.
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            <h3>Beliefs</h3>

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                Beliefs ensure that values are practiced, followed, honored, and passed
                on. There are beliefs that are told to children to ensure that they
                follow a strict code of conduct. For example, children are told that
                throwing sand near water will create rain. This story is told to teach the
                belief that you do not harm another, and that you show respect. The logic
                goes like this: Most children enjoy playing near water, and there is
                usually sand near water. If a child threw sand in the air, it was very
                likely that another child would get sand in their eyes, their hair,
                and on their body. This story helps to build up the belief that you do
                not harm another and show respect.
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                <img src="images/general/iws_inart500.jpg" alt="Inuit Amulets" />
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                Inuit Amulets (source:
                <a href="http://www.civilization.ca/tresors/art_inuit/images/inart500.jpg">
                    http://www.civilization.ca/
                </a>)
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            <h4>Resources Used</h4>

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                    <a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/inu/eft/index.htm">
                        http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/inu/eft/index.htm
                    </a>
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                    <a href="http://www.eastgreenland.com/database.asp?lang=eng&amp;num=604">
                        http://www.eastgreenland.com/database.asp?lang=eng&amp;num=604
                    </a>
                </li>
                <li>
                    <a href="http://nnlm.gov/pnr/ethnomed/inupiaq.html">
                        http://nnlm.gov/pnr/ethnomed/inupiaq.html
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