christianityMindayen's adventure is inspired by a short story I've read, way back from my highschool days.Punta Del Diablo, a story writen by the late Joe Quirino about Satan disguising himself as the ancient Filipino god trampled by the foreign traditions brought by Christianity. It was a hog wash of a story. Then I remebered a story in the Bilble about jesus and the Fig tree.
Webster’s Dictionary defines “Metaphor” as a figure of speech in which one object is linked to another by speaking to it as if were that other, He was a lion in battle: distinguished from simile.
Now, if Christians insist that the “Jesus and the Fig tree” story is just a metaphor, then we can safely relate the metaphor to the Early Christians’ effort in eradicating native and indigenous beliefs of the ancient world. (Christians as Jesus ,and ancient beliefs as the ill -fated fig tree.)
There are countries rich not only in natural and monetary resources, but also in they’re fore bearer’s ancient beliefs and folkways. These are clearly considered as national treasures. The ancient beliefs signify the identity of a people as a nation of culture, which is a hallmark of their identity. The coming of the conquistadors, along with their priests, clergies, pastors and their god mowed down these indigenous beliefs so the conquered people will be tendered down and become obedient and submissive to their white masters. That is, the obliteration of their national pride and identity.
The Philippines is a convenient example: Composed of 7,100 plus islands, it is rich in vibrant and colorful regional cultures handed down from generations to generations: The people had their own art, observe festivals, can read and write in their own ancient alphabets and dialects. Had their own tales and chants of heroism and worship a pantheon of gods and goddesses that rivals Mount Olympus.
The native islanders were in harmony with nature and enjoyed its blessings of bountiful harvest…then the white men from the west came with their ships, guns and goons.
And they tricked the natives into worshiping their Christian god and observe their Christian doctrines.
Pioneering this was Ferdinand Magellan (Fernando Magallanes)
His men were eating rats and lichens from their ship, the natives welcomed them and Magellan tricked them of worshiping the foreign god. Further more, he made them destroy the idols that represent their faith.
Fortunately, he got his ass kicked by Lapu-Lapu, warrior king of Mactan.
As coward as their frightened white hides, his men with their guns and cannons retreated back to their ships, frightened by sword and spear wielding natives.
Lapu-Lapu stood guard until passing away from old age.
In the end, Christainity won and acts like a bulldozer, clearing away the indigenous beliefs and practices so their preists, bishops, clergies, pastors and ministers can grab money, participate in politics all in the name of their so-called god!
Webster’s Dictionary defines “Metaphor” as a figure of speech in which one object is linked to another by speaking to it as if were that other, He was a lion in battle: distinguished from simile.
Now, if Christians insist that the “Jesus and the Fig tree” story is just a metaphor, then we can safely relate the metaphor to the Early Christians’ effort in eradicating native and indigenous beliefs of the ancient world. (Christians as Jesus ,and ancient beliefs as the ill -fated fig tree.)
There are countries rich not only in natural and monetary resources, but also in they’re fore bearer’s ancient beliefs and folkways. These are clearly considered as national treasures. The ancient beliefs signify the identity of a people as a nation of culture, which is a hallmark of their identity. The coming of the conquistadors, along with their priests, clergies, pastors and their god mowed down these indigenous beliefs so the conquered people will be tendered down and become obedient and submissive to their white masters. That is, the obliteration of their national pride and identity.
The Philippines is a convenient example: Composed of 7,100 plus islands, it is rich in vibrant and colorful regional cultures handed down from generations to generations: The people had their own art, observe festivals, can read and write in their own ancient alphabets and dialects. Had their own tales and chants of heroism and worship a pantheon of gods and goddesses that rivals Mount Olympus.
The native islanders were in harmony with nature and enjoyed its blessings of bountiful harvest…then the white men from the west came with their ships, guns and goons.
And they tricked the natives into worshiping their Christian god and observe their Christian doctrines.
Pioneering this was Ferdinand Magellan (Fernando Magallanes)
His men were eating rats and lichens from their ship, the natives welcomed them and Magellan tricked them of worshiping the foreign god. Further more, he made them destroy the idols that represent their faith.
Fortunately, he got his ass kicked by Lapu-Lapu, warrior king of Mactan.
As coward as their frightened white hides, his men with their guns and cannons retreated back to their ships, frightened by sword and spear wielding natives.
Lapu-Lapu stood guard until passing away from old age.
In the end, Christainity won and acts like a bulldozer, clearing away the indigenous beliefs and practices so their preists, bishops, clergies, pastors and ministers can grab money, participate in politics all in the name of their so-called god!
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