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Columbus' writings show religion and conquest were intertwined

Original: I would call this "Christianity as polluted by the Roman Empire," but I'm weird. Columbus’ own writings reveal how tight

Christopher Columbus' own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start of his expeditions, according to a new article in The Conversation. Commenters are discussing how Christianity became linked to imperial power, with one suggesting the faith was 'polluted by the Roman Empire.' The piece is fueling broader debate about the colonial legacy of missionary religion.

Why now: The article's argument that conquest and evangelism were inseparable in Columbus' voyages is prompting debate about Christianity's colonial legacy.

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• I would call this "Christianity as polluted by the Roman Empire," but I'm weird. Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start https:// theconversation.com/columbus-o… · dancingtreefrog · 1

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