Quote by Desmond Tutu

When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said Let us pray. We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land.

When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and

Summary

This quote highlights the historical interactions between missionaries and African communities. It suggests a power imbalance, with the missionaries utilizing religion to gain control over land belonging to indigenous people. The act of praying metaphorically represents the manipulation used to deceive and dispossess the natives. This quote sheds light on the colonial history, where missionaries exploited religion as a tool for colonization, resulting in the loss of land and autonomy for indigenous populations.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Desmond Tutu

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