Religious Experience
The religious experience of an aboriginal does not involve seeing the Ancestor Beings as they do not reveal themselves or appear to the people. Alternatively, they can experience and feel the presence of their Ancestor Beings through rituals, sacred places and stories. Medicine men are believed to be able to come in contact with these Ancestor Beings through their spirit. Additionally, in initiation rites, the youth can be seen as coming in contact with the spiritual being by having another aboriginal portraying the being.
Being under influence of the British and their religion, which was Christianity, aspects of the religion experience for aboriginals had to change, though some parts are quite similar. Likewise with their religion, Christians do not expect to see God or any other holy person in general. To experience God's presence, they pray to Him, sing hymns and attend mass services. Also, God may act in the world in a special once in a while, creating a miracle for his people. In a way, both religions are alike though their beliefs and persons involved are different.
Being under influence of the British and their religion, which was Christianity, aspects of the religion experience for aboriginals had to change, though some parts are quite similar. Likewise with their religion, Christians do not expect to see God or any other holy person in general. To experience God's presence, they pray to Him, sing hymns and attend mass services. Also, God may act in the world in a special once in a while, creating a miracle for his people. In a way, both religions are alike though their beliefs and persons involved are different.