Religion Quote by Njogu Innocent Kiarie
““Till the missionaries came to Africa and brainwashed everyone with religion, we were doing just fine, Think about it, they came in, guns blazing and all that to teach us men should not kill... by killing… to teach us to love our neighbors whereby they turned away circumcised women... here's my view on religion, especially Christianity... Christianity is where people look to blame someone for their failures and endeavors someone once said, religion is for the poor, just look at the rich and the poor and where everything falls in, think about it…””
About This Quote
A critical view of missionary influence in Africa, suggesting religion is used to blame failures and benefits the rich.
In simple terms: Missionaries imposed religion, benefiting the rich.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind imposed beliefs.
Themes
religion
colonialism
power
critique
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
Religion:1
Doing Just Fine:0
Rich And The Poor:0
Christianity People:0
Religion Especially:0
Religion Poor:0
Brainwashed Religion:0
Africa Brainwashed:0
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- social activism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
social control
cultural imperialism
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- How have religions shaped societies positively?
- What are constructive ways to address religious misuse?
A Different Perspective
Broad statements may oversimplify complex histories.
