" Black Elk was not only a powerful preacher but he also knew how to defend his faith. Once when a Protestant minister asked him why he honoured the Blessed Virgin, the following exchange took place. Black Elk asked him: "Are the angels good people?" "Yes." "And the Holy Ghost?" "Yes." "Well, then, if all these honoured her, why shouldn't I?"
Short sweet and to the main point. Honor your mother. All in scripture..
http://www.peace.mb.ca/00.Native/nlrnz02.htm