It's sadder that you think no Mohawk or Apache has ever -- or will never -- convert to Christianity!
And frankly, framing that as if it were a mere "race" issue as you have, almost appears as if you framed the argument to attempt to present those who disagree with you in the most "bigoted" manner possible. (Race vs. religion)
Sorry, but Native Americans are NOT automatically traditional religionists. That's just you're framing of it. And you've boldly mis-stated our position; I might suggest you apologize the inference that other posters are racists vs. Mohawks and Apaches.
If you're going to remain civil minus subtle inferences of bigotry, I'll continue dialoguing with you. Otherwise, if you're going to continue these types of word games where you shift all-or-none categorizations -- and can't keep it straight as to whether we are discussing religion or the tribe of somebody -- then perhaps I'll simply "move on."
Now if it was a "newsflash" that Mohawks and Apaches are not "governed" to always & forever practice their "traditional" religion, then I suppose you could tell us all about how that just dawned upon you.
And btw, religion-wise, this pattern works both ways: Some of the cities in Asia Minor (Turkey) where the apostle Paul set up churches mentioned in the New Testament are now Islamic strongholds. And, no, I wouldn't make the mistake of claiming all residents of Asia Minor practice a former ancestor religion like Christianity.
I don’t play games, words or otherwise. Nor did I accuse any of you of being racist. That’s your reading into it. It’s easy to misunderstand people since you don’t see and hear a person. I’m clear on what the discussion is about which started as a hit piece on Mitt Romney’s faith. It is not about tribe, but the question is whether a candidate who is of a non-accepted faith could/should be a candidate? Am I right that you think only Christians of accepted denominations should run?
Here’s a (to use your own sarcastic/incivility} newflash, I am American Indian (Delaware and Cherokee) as well as German, so I know all too well of what I speak. I know many who have converted to Christianity, but still keep traditions. The question was whether those who hadn’t converted would be acceptable.
What does your last paragraph have anything to do with anything?