Religion

exterminated the religions and cultures of the indigenous peoples they found here, along with committing genocide against those same peoples. This is the legacy of European Christianity around the world. Christianity has always intended to replace all other religions, and has often used force and genocide to further that goal. The same process has occurred in many places, with mixed success on the Christian's part.

It's no wonder that China, Japan, and other Eastern Asian and some Pacific cultures rejected Christianity and are still doing so, as best they can. Both China and Japan have been largely successful in keeping foreign religions from destroying their ancient culture. Other nations, smaller in size and population, have not fared as well, but have reasserted their independence in more recent decades.

When the missionaries arrive, indigenous peoples are at risk of extermination or enslavement. That is the lesson of Christianity. The best defense is to send them away or kill them on arrival.