What is the cause of ILLNESS in the American Indian heritage? Select all that apply
1. Something that happened in the past
2. Something that will happen in the future
3. Illness is something that must be.
4. Illness is a consequence of mistreating the Earth.
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. In traditional American Indian heritage, it is believed that ILLNESS is the price to be paid for something that happened in the past.
2. In traditional American Indian heritage, it is believed that ILLNESS is the price to be paid for something that will happen in the future.
3. American Indians do not believe the germ theory of modern medicine, but rather explain ILLNESS as something that must be.
4. American Indians may believe that ILLNESS is the consequence from mistreating the Earth.
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