In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees.

There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature.

The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb.

There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy.

More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material.

He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day, since to him all days are God's.

The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government.