“…With health promotion in American Indian communities, researchers have recognized the importance of religion. None, however, have specifically addressed the influence of a particular religion and the implications for a specific health promotion program (Banner et al, 1999;Berlin, 1985;Buffalo, 1990;Conway, 1996;Duran & Duran, 1995;Francisco, 1993;Hultkrantz, 1992;Jilek, 1978;Lammers, 1987;LeMaster & Connell, 1994;Michielutte, Sharp, Dignan, & Blinson, 1994;Smoot & Kucan, 1988).…”