ORIGINALITY OF THE MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS AND NATURALISTIC VALUES IN THE SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF MODERN INDIANS

Smirnov Sergey Vladimirovich

This article examines the features of the spiritual culture of modern american Indians. The originality of the worldview of native americans is characterized by the animation and deification of the forces of nature, emphasizing unity with it. The features of animistic beliefs and ritual practices of american Indians and their religious views are examined. As a result of the study, it is concluded that, despite the expansion of western values, native americans continue to preserve their spiritual culture and traditions.

Keywords:Spiritual culture, traditions, worldview, nature, religion, values.