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**Phoneemer** · 09-11-2010, 03:16 AM

I like this first hand account of a missionary trying to convert natives in Brazil.

They pretty much laugh at the idea of Jesus as a personal savior when they realize the missionary is basing all he knows about Jesus on 2000 year hearsay. They ask that he stop reading the bible to the people of the tribe, as it is too violent and sets bad examples. They also reject the idea that they are lost and need saved. They ask why he is trying to convince them that they are not happy and need Jesus, when they live normal ways of life according to their customs.

After some reflection the missionary abandons his religion and lives with the tribe.

Note to missionaries:

Start with children that can't think for themselves, as you don't always get too far with adults.

09-11-2010, 03:16 AM	#14
Phoneemer Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	I like this first hand account of a missionary trying to convert natives in Brazil. They pretty much laugh at the idea of Jesus as a personal savior when they realize the missionary is basing all he knows about Jesus on 2000 year hearsay. They ask that he stop reading the bible to the people of the tribe, as it is too violent and sets bad examples. They also reject the idea that they are lost and need saved. They ask why he is trying to convince them that they are not happy and need Jesus, when they live normal ways of life according to their customs. After some reflection the missionary abandons his religion and lives with the tribe. Note to missionaries: Start with children that can't think for themselves, as you don't always get too far with adults.
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