Review of Rites of Passage

I'm sorry to say I agree with the "Concerned Chumash Citizen"about their plot summary. Being Native myself I can say that many of our cultural beliefs,and spiritual ceremonies are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to be shown,or talked about publicly.There are good reasons.Many of these traditions,and ceremonial practise's are ancient,and secret,and handed down through generations. Above all they should not be taken lightly,or practised by people who are not experienced. It's not that we are "selfishly keeping them to ourselves"!It's a matter of deep respect for all things spiritual.I have seen with my own eyes the result of doing these kind of things the wrong way,and it's SCARY to say the least. Only certain people trained,and taught in the "Old Ways" are allowed to do ceremonial,and spiritual things.And there's usually something gifted,and special about those who do them. I find it to be disrespectful,and insulting if just anyone does it,and it's embarrassing for our people as well.We respect other people's beliefs,so it's only fair to respect ours.