[kenth]

Every time something like this happens, there is always one the press seeks out who will reinforce their stereotype of the backwards nature worshipping Indian. They will almost invariably be Cherokee, and always mention "elders" to reinforce said stereotype; to promote the idea of the Native American religion system, as if there is only one.

Being a member of the Choctaw Nation, most of us aren't holding our breaths waiting for the third coming of the calf.

[Nathan Zachary]

"Every time something like this happens, there is always one the press seeks out who will reinforce their stereotype of the backwards nature worshipping Indian. They will almost invariably be Cherokee, and always mention "elders" to reinforce said stereotype; to promote the idea of the Native American religion system, as if there is only one."

At least someone isn't afraid to say it like it is. There isn't any such thing as a "nature worshipping indian" around here either, unless they can get $50 bucks for a deer they pouch. Then they worship the deer, as long as the buzz from the crack lasts....

[Rte66]

I'm sure my fellow Chickasaws don't care about this white buffalo much, either, cousin. It's mostly a Plains tribal ceremony.

But, I do! I have been fascinated by the white buffalo visions from childhood onward and would've loved to have gone to see Miracle, but just was too busy all the time. I have a Breyer mini-version of her, though. Wonder what they'll name this one.

I like to hear the stories and the imaginative interpretations. Maybe Miracle didn't usher in a new millennium of peace, but they do talk about Christ in their revelations of the white buffalo symbolism and don't make it a pagan "buffalo goddess" thing.

A legend is just that, a legend. The Legend of the White Buffalo gives praise to the Creator and represents hope. It's all good.