My grandfather was a Methodist missionary in Brazil for 6 years. He took his wife and three children (my mother included) with him. My mom was six at the time and had to attend the public schools and learn Portuguese. They actually had an additional child born down there and had to get him an American citizenship. My grandfather set up an orphanage, a hospital and two churches, so I do believe he did a lot of good to benefit the people. He also allowed the people to make the choice in what they wanted to believe in their religious aspect. My grandmother always told me that no matter how poor they were (in regards to my family's possessions), she never turned anyone away hungry. If they came to her house begging for food, she would always give them something to take with them.
So I have no problem with what Nathan was trying to do if it was to aid a country in need of help, but I do have a problem with forcing his religion upon them. Like many of you, I agree religion is a personal thing. I just wanted to share that with you all.Statistics: Posted by Ashley Tyndall — Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:17 pm
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