Re: [asa] uncontacted peoples ???!!!

This seems to invite two opposing responses. No, they aren't animals
and shouldn't be treated like they are in a zoo. But on the other hand
I can completely understand the sentiments of those who wish to protect
them by keeping us away. Why should they need medical treatment from
"civilization" if they've survived without it? But they most certainly
will be killed off by the new diseases delivered by the first civilized
yahoo who comes marching triumphantly into their home. We western
Europeans have a lot of practice with that kind of biological warfare.

Here is the fascinating question. What is a Christian response?
History has so often seen "Christianity" delivered at the point of a gun
followed by a revelation of the marauders' real agenda when the
exploitation begins. But what would be a real Christian response? Are
there actually any positive examples of Christians using the utmost care
as they introduce themselves into a new culture solely for the purpose
of sharing Christ and actually having that culture's nurture as the only
driving agenda? Perhaps some translation groups in places like New
Guinea practice are accomplishing this now.

--Merv
 From Calvin & Hobbes: "Sometimes I think the surest sign that there
is other intelligent life in the universe is that none of it has tried
to contact us."

Dehler, Bernie wrote:
> "Uncontacted Indian tribe spotted in Brazil"
>
> Snippet:
> "The world needs to wake up to this, and ensure that their territory is
> protected in accordance with international law. Otherwise, they will
> soon be made extinct."
>
> My gosh- these are people, not animals! They are fellow humans-
> shouldn't we reach them, educate them, and give them basic medical
> care???
>
> This article makes it sound like they are subhuman animals!
>

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Received on Thu May 29 21:16:52 2008