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Native American Church (Peyote tradition)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Federally recognised Native American Church (incorporated 1918) practising sacramental peyote use. American Indian Religious Freedom Act (1978, amended 1994) protects peyote use.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
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0 — federally recognised Native American Church practising sacramental peyote; mainstream voluntary religious tradition.
Founded
1918
Members
Estimated 250,000+ members
Active in
USA
In context
The Native American Church combines Indigenous Plains traditions with sacramental peyote use. American Indian Religious Freedom Act amendments (1994) protect peyote use for tribally enrolled members. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
Timeline
- 1918Native American Church incorporated in Oklahoma
- 1994AIRFA amendments protect peyote use
Sources
- Omer Stewart academic work
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