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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Most Indigenous Canadians had adopted Christianity before residential schools were established. And in the period of first contact, most were baptized in adulthood.
Maybe you should go to the next Lac Ste Anne pilgrimage and tell the thousands of Indigenous Catholics gathered that they’re indoctrinated dupes living a sham. No doubt they’ll welcome a white man dispelling their ignorance.
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Lets not pretend treating people like savages and calling their language the devils tongue isn't a form of coercion. I'm sure everyone who didn't convert was cast in the fires of hell according to the church leaders of the day.