What Is a Vision Quest?

Native Americans used vision quests as rites of passage and as part of their spiritual practice to receive help, guidance, and protection from the supernatural realm. To read more, see Purpose of a Vision Quest in Native American Cultures.

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Was Nidal Malik Hasan Religiously Motivated?

The motivation for Major Nidal Malik Hasan's killing spree at Fort Hood remains unclear, but his Islamic faith and his experiences as a Muslim may have been factors. To read more, see Were Fort Hood Killings Religiously Motivated?



Soldiers hold a vigil for those killed in the shooting tragedy at Fort Hood

Peyote Cactus in Native American Traditions: The Drug’s Uses, Effects, and Legality

Native Americans have used peyote since before recorded history. They revere the cactus as a sacred plant. But what exactly are the uses, effects, and legality of peyote? Click here to read more.

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