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Brian McLaren Blames The Christian Faith for Colonialism…
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[...] “But then you ask yourself the question why? It goes back to colonialism, but in modern times it’s cash. The church has invaded the continent like the CIA did in the 60s to stop the spread of communism. The church pours cash into Africa and gives the people food, clothing and education. This is great but you have to basically convert or you’re left on the curb. The key is inarticulate faith. So there is widespread subconscious conversion, and a ‘Yes, I’m Christian as long as the food, clothes and cash keep coming.’” [DTW note: Brian McLaren, totally agrees on the colonialism thing. In fact he even wrote an article about it: Brian McLaren Blames The Christian Faith for Colonialism…] [...]