The Amazon is home to 12 million or more people. Before arriving in the jungle, missionary families generally learn Spanish in Costa Rica for a year. On the river, Spanish is a second language after local tribal dialects, and although locals have been given Bibles, most cannot read them. Even though he converted years ago, he doesn't accept all aspects of the Christianity that may conflict with local customs. That angers missionaries who feel the nudity is immoral.
Anthropologists say evangelism threatens local customs and cultures.
There ain't nothing new under the sun. They are blaming the missionaries for the disappearance of native people. The people are disappearing because they are self-destructing. News coverage and editorial content provided by the South Bend Tribune unless otherwise specified.