Awkward Exchange and General Musings

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4. Here's some real advice from a Potawatomi elder

My great aunt by marriage was a Potawatomi woman. Once, I asked her if she got tired of being asked about "Indian" wisdom. She said she used to, but then she started replying that she could only discuss sacred matters on holy ground. "Which is complete bullshit" she said, "It stops them in their tracks, though."

So, find a response that stops them in their tracks. Like... "it just seems silly to talk religion in sweat pants, don't you think?" Or, "I'm too superstitious to talk religion... knock wood." Or, "I have this odd looking mole. Should I just keep praying it away?" Not serious about that last one -- LOL. Once you set your mind to it, you'll find things suited to you that you can use to stop the religious questioning in its tracks.