I read an Article " we are as well as we are" by James Ronda which is an Indian critique of seventeenth century Christian missions. I have few questions on this

How have these missions been seen as and how have they changed over the years ?

I know that the Hurons did not believe what the Christian missionaries had to say. They did not believe their concept of heaven and hell and found the missionaries as evil people who were a threat to their religion

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Opinions still vary.

I don't understand how views about them have changed over the years, what exactly were their purpose ?

The purpose of the missions was to convert the natives to Christianity.

Some people see the missions as a "civilizing" influence on the native peoples. They are proud of the work the missionaries did.

Others are appalled that Christians tried to change the religion and customs of the natives. Why would anyone believe that Christianity is superior to other religions?

Thank you very much Ms. Sue :)

You're welcome.