Spanish Missionaries
The Contrast of French and Spanish Missionaries
"Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit." (Felix Adler (1851-1933), American educator)
Since the beginning of colonial expansion, the missionaries believed in the divine right to evangelize the natives in the new world. By converting the natives the missionaries believed that they will reach eternal salvation. However, the missionaries ' methods were split into two different prospective. The Spaniards believed in the concept of control by force and the French believed in conversion through negotiation and sincerer affection. The relationships shared between these …show more content…
Instead of behavior modification and brutal tactics they approached the Indians with knowledge of their culture and language. As Jean de Brebeuf, another of the North American Martyrs, explained to his colleagues in 1637, "You must have sincere affection for the Savages, looking upon them as ransomed by the blood of the Son of God, and as our brethren with whom we are to pass the rest of our lives." This was not a simple procedure when it came to interpretation of biblical myths and faith because there were no dictionaries or language contents that they can study. Most of the language was learned through the body language and expressions of verbal communications . And this attempt was reworded by the Indians respectful replies; according to one of the missionaries report "...the Iroquois commenced their reply by singing songs of welcome to the French, Whom they invited to remain and instruct the people in the faith, giving them full liberty to enter their villages and their homes, or wheresoever duty called them." After establishing this relationships with the Indians the French provided educations for the Indians to further pursue their mission. An example of this success is well illustrated in the journal written by Carlo Krieger. He quotes that "... he noticed Micmac children taking notes on charcoals on birch bark in order to better memorize a prayer which he had …show more content…
We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, "Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone 's plea. You have a part to play. Have faith." We can decide to risk that He is indeed there, watching, caring, cherishing us as we love and accept love. The world will be a better place for it. And wherever they are, the angels will dance." (Joan Wester Anderson (b. 1938), [Jeanne Anders] American writer, author) With sincerity and communication I believe that process of evangelization is more efficient. Their procedure differed in the sense of aggressiveness and their goals were the same when it came to spreading Christianity and acquiring their
"Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit." (Felix Adler (1851-1933), American educator)
Since the beginning of colonial expansion, the missionaries believed in the divine right to evangelize the natives in the new world. By converting the natives the missionaries believed that they will reach eternal salvation. However, the missionaries ' methods were split into two different prospective. The Spaniards believed in the concept of control by force and the French believed in conversion through negotiation and sincerer affection. The relationships shared between these …show more content…
Instead of behavior modification and brutal tactics they approached the Indians with knowledge of their culture and language. As Jean de Brebeuf, another of the North American Martyrs, explained to his colleagues in 1637, "You must have sincere affection for the Savages, looking upon them as ransomed by the blood of the Son of God, and as our brethren with whom we are to pass the rest of our lives." This was not a simple procedure when it came to interpretation of biblical myths and faith because there were no dictionaries or language contents that they can study. Most of the language was learned through the body language and expressions of verbal communications . And this attempt was reworded by the Indians respectful replies; according to one of the missionaries report "...the Iroquois commenced their reply by singing songs of welcome to the French, Whom they invited to remain and instruct the people in the faith, giving them full liberty to enter their villages and their homes, or wheresoever duty called them." After establishing this relationships with the Indians the French provided educations for the Indians to further pursue their mission. An example of this success is well illustrated in the journal written by Carlo Krieger. He quotes that "... he noticed Micmac children taking notes on charcoals on birch bark in order to better memorize a prayer which he had …show more content…
We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, "Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone 's plea. You have a part to play. Have faith." We can decide to risk that He is indeed there, watching, caring, cherishing us as we love and accept love. The world will be a better place for it. And wherever they are, the angels will dance." (Joan Wester Anderson (b. 1938), [Jeanne Anders] American writer, author) With sincerity and communication I believe that process of evangelization is more efficient. Their procedure differed in the sense of aggressiveness and their goals were the same when it came to spreading Christianity and acquiring their