81. The traditional tribal service typically takes place before any religious ceremony is performed. 82. Theater, often part of elaborate religious ceremonies, played a central role in challenging and questioning the civic and cultural life of Athens. 83. These dolls figured in Hopi religious ceremonies, representing spirits who intercede with the gods in the growing season. 84. They also believe that they are more likely to personalize religious ceremonies and sermons than men. 85. They cannot attend school, perform religious ceremonies, vote, wear a bathing suit or use public rest rooms. 86. They were pounding drums, shaking tambourines and chanting on the spot where Creek priest-chiefs once led religious ceremonies. 87. Those policies are based on neutrality guidelines distributed by the Texas Association of School Boards that say public schools should have no religious ceremonies. 88. Though relatively few Navajos live in hogans today, the structures are still important to the tribe as venues for many traditional religious ceremonies. 89. Though visitors are welcome to pray and meditate, no formal religious ceremonies are held in the church. 90. Two hours later, amid bleach fumes, freeway din and meandering pigeons, the women preside at a joyful religious ceremony. |