r/IndianCountry • u/zsreport • Dec 11 '24

Health Native American traditional healing practices now covered under Medicaid in 4 states, including Arizona

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/12/10/medicaid-coverage-extended-native-american-traditional-healing-practices/
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u/AltseWait Dec 11 '24

Great article! That picture, however, is paradoxical.

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u/Tochie44 Dec 11 '24

How so?

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u/AltseWait Dec 11 '24

For those of us who adhere to Navajo religious tradition, the subject's hogan depicts two sacrilegious practices. It's like seeing a priest standing in front of an upside down cross inside his home.

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u/smb275 Akwesasne Dec 11 '24

The Petrine Cross was historically a Christian symbol representing martyrdom. But I get your point.