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 power dynamics and consequences of colonialism. It suggests that missionaries used religion as a tool to exploit and acquire land from African communities. Their alleged manipulation and colonization resulted in the loss of control over their own resources, leading to a scenario where Africans were left with religious texts but without their own territories. Overall, the quote emphasizes the historical inequality and exploitation experienced by African communities during the era of colonialism.

By Desmond Tutu

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