Vine Deloria Jr. was named by TIME magazine as one of the greatest religious thinkers of the twentieth century. He was a leading Native American scholar whose research, writings, and teachings on history, law, religion, and political science have not only changed the face of Indian country, but stand to influence future generations of Native and non-Native Americans alike. He has authored many acclaimed books, including Evolution, Creationism, and Other Modern Myths; Red Earth, White Lies; God is Red; Spirit and Reason and Custer Died for Your Sins. Vine Deloria Jr. passed away on November 13, 2005.
"...Deloria's handling of the contrast between Christianity and the
naturalistic religion of the American Indians is rich in
perceptiveness." --Choice
"God is Red should be read and re-read by Americans who want to
understand why the United States keeps losing the peace, war after
war." --From the forward by Leslie Marmon Silko, author of
Ceremony
"Deloria's thinking on the subject of religion has lost none of its
rage or relevance...since God is Red was first published. This book
is broader than its subtitle suggests. It is a trenchant and often
witty critique on non-Native religion through Native eyes." --Awe:
kon Journal
"The flagship book on Native American spirituality remains Vine
Deloria's God is Red. He does an outstanding job of translating
complex spiritual issues into very simple truths." --Wilma P
Mankiller, Former Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation
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