The Jesuits easily maintained their control over the Indians, because an even worse fate, slavery or death, awaited those Indians who fell into the hands of the Spanish. In fact, even before the collapse of communism, the Church was able to negotiate effectively with the communist oligarchy. After all, both institutions are authoritarian, both understand power politics, and both are based on bureaucratic structures that continue to exist by looking out for their own self-interest while mercilessly crushing any potential opposition. Even those churches that have relatively democratic organizations often preach for more church control over the lives of the non-religious. Any information in this article pertaining to legal or medical matters is not to be construed as professional advice.
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