God Of The Woods Quote by Sam Wellman
““He even traipsed to a temple with Ram Ram Basu to debate two Brahmins in front of about 200 natives. His mission never seemed more right as he heard Brahmins explain the wooden image of a man riding the back of a tiger was Dukkinroy, the god of the woods, and the wooden image of a headless woman riding a headless horse was Sheetulla, the goddess of smallpox. “This is idolatry,” he told them in stumbling words with the help of Ram Ram Basu. “It is wicked.” And he went on to try to explain how the only way to salvation was through Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Historical Account: 19th‑century missionary narrative, unknown publication
He observed indigenous worship as idolatry and argued that salvation is found only in Christ, reflecting a colonial missionary mindset.
In simple terms: He saw local gods as false and promoted Christianity as the sole path to salvation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize cultural bias when evaluating religious beliefs.
Themes
missionary work
religion
colonialism
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- missionary outreach
- religious education
- cultural sensitivity
Key Concepts
idolatry
salvation
cultural superiority
Questions to Reflect On
- How can missionaries respect local cultures while sharing faith?
- What are the risks of labeling other beliefs as idolatry?
A Different Perspective
His view dismisses the value of indigenous traditions and may alienate communities.
