'Incredibly grotesque' church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage [View all]

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'Incredibly grotesque' church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage of church service she had growing up: worship, music, a sermon, prayer and some scripture reading.

What she didn’t expect was a stage performance aimed at Native people that included a condemnation of traditional Navajo beliefs — and those who embrace them.

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In response to the play, Tsosie helped organize a peaceful protest across the street from the church on June 8. She said they want accountability, including a public apology. They have not received a response from the church, much less an apology.

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