The Catholic Church’s Impact on Cahuilla People: A Deep Dive with Sean Milanovich | Drum Circle News
In this powerful 15-minute episode of Drum Circle News, Dylan Aubrey and Sean Milanovich, an elder from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, delve into the specific damage inflicted on the Cahuilla people by the Catholic Church and Father Serra. They explore the historical trauma and the enduring impact of these actions on Native communities.
The conversation then shifts to the Native American Church and how the Cahuilla people preserved their native traditions despite the oppressive influence of Catholicism. Sean shares insights into the ways his people adapted and maintained their cultural practices within the framework of the imposed religion.
Dylan challenges Sean on the contradictions of practicing Catholicism, a religion associated with the colonizers who inflicted great suffering on Native people. This candid discussion leads to a deeper exploration of faith, identity, and the concept of God from both a Native and Catholic perspective.
Key Topics:
The Catholic Church and Father Serra’s impact on the Cahuilla people
The resilience of Native traditions within the Catholic Church
The Native American Church and cultural preservation
The contradictions of practicing Catholicism in Native communities
A deeper conversation about faith and the concept of God
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