So the subject of the week for my blog is Spanish America! The Conversion and Adaptation in Spanish America. Personally, I think this matter is a little too much. Religion and the belief system is a very touchy topic to talk about seeing that everyone has their own belief’s and faith that there prefer. Honestly, I think it was a poor decision on the Europeans for forcing Christianity on the Native Americans. I think it was unacceptable and unfair to the Native Americans because they had to no choice but to convert seeing that they had no defense but to listen to the Europeans. Personally, my family and I are very strong believers in Hinduism and we could never think about converting to any other religion. If someone came into our home and made us convert to another religion that we were not fond of or ever heard of, it would make us VERY angry and confused. I could only imagine how the Native Americans felt. First coming into their homeland, taking away their pride, and then converting them to Christianity, must be heartbreaking. I don’t know what I would do in that position, but the Native Americans definitely did not deserve that type of treatment. Taking away their cultures and tradition is demoralizing. On the other hand, assimilating two religions together can give a better outlook on life with both peoples. Both the Native Americans and Europeans can have their own faith and tradition and can live in peace with their own beliefs. It can create a more diverse environment and keep everyone content. Luckily in this day, we have the freedom to choose our own religion and belief and have the choices that the Native Americans never had. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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