Cite your source. I was not aware that ALL Natives collect and smoke, as you suggest. While there are legitimate reasons for smoking, just standing up and saying "me Native, give peyote" isn't going to fly. There are ceremonies and belief systems addressing proper care and usage. (Many people, unfortunately share your misconception: "I wish I wuz a Indiun, cuz then I could get high!" We all get big fat casino checks, and pay no tax. All we had to give up was everything; pretty sweet trade-off.) Your undercooked and overgeneralized statement belies your divisive demeanor. Good job turning a thread about belief into one about race.

excellent. i'm sick of these richard dawkins-types who condescendingly think they have all the answers. no one does. i'll repeat: NO ONE DOES. i'm native myself, and a bit of an animist by choice, as well as a firm believer in science...but who are you to tell me i'm wrong?