Warfare, torture, killing, rape, and theft define dumb brutes. The Apache and Comanche won the title in 19th century Texas, but the dynamic is complex. I’m sure you know 16th century adventurers and conquistadors were appalled by cannibalism and were extremely harsh in efforts to stamp it out. Word got out among natives in New Spain. and…
Warfare, torture, killing, rape, and theft define dumb brutes. The Apache and Comanche won the title in 19th century Texas, but the dynamic is complex. I’m sure you know 16th century adventurers and conquistadors were appalled by cannibalism and were extremely harsh in efforts to stamp it out. Word got out among natives in New Spain. and reactions set the stage for Indian opposition for centuries. Are you familiar with the Valladolid Debate, 1550-51? They never resolved the critical issue, “gold and glory or God and glory.”
But we’re far afield from my original point: Yes, deport. Yes, make disciples for Christ where we have opportunities.
war may be for brutes but I for one, am glad that there were “brutes” at the battles of Tours in 732 and Vienna in 1683 and quite a few other historical engagements. Best of luck in your conversion efforts.
Warfare, torture, killing, rape, and theft define dumb brutes. The Apache and Comanche won the title in 19th century Texas, but the dynamic is complex. I’m sure you know 16th century adventurers and conquistadors were appalled by cannibalism and were extremely harsh in efforts to stamp it out. Word got out among natives in New Spain. and reactions set the stage for Indian opposition for centuries. Are you familiar with the Valladolid Debate, 1550-51? They never resolved the critical issue, “gold and glory or God and glory.”
But we’re far afield from my original point: Yes, deport. Yes, make disciples for Christ where we have opportunities.
war may be for brutes but I for one, am glad that there were “brutes” at the battles of Tours in 732 and Vienna in 1683 and quite a few other historical engagements. Best of luck in your conversion efforts.
Thanks. I didn't know the good guys at Tours and Vienna tortured, killed, and raped random settlers for 100 years.