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Did I not say that I support their right to defend themselves? That's not even the point, idiot. I'm saying that decades of isolation leave these people simply savage. They haven't flourished at all. And don't give me that "well maybe they prefer it that way" - crap. What else would they prefer if they don't have options? They aren't Amish people who are surrounded by all sorts of communities but choose to live an austere life. Either way, it just shows how savage people were.
People are savage when there's no trust. The first step to building trust is respecting the cultures/values of the people you're encountering. That missionary he didn't do that. I understand he wanted to share the gospel but he was "rushing" almost like "forcing" down on them. Sometimes the best way to share the gospel is not what we say but what we do, how we act, our actions, our words etc.. Perhaps he should have just done that... like the previous person who contacted the Sentinelese..w ho brought gifts.. Do good deeds... slowly bring them gifts...gifts they need. Ex: it looks like they wear loin cloths which means they use fabric.. why not bring gifts of fabric..... or maybe they have a leather strap...why not bring leather..somet hing they're familiar use it on a daily basis... Perhaps over time, the relationship deepen and he can share he's able to love others because God first love him... simple message...As a Christian, we think we have the power to convert people but we don't. Only God can change a person's heart. Also, what we say means little but our actions, words, behaviors means more. Something to think about.
The word "savage" doesn't sits well with me. Why is that those who "THINK" they had developed something beyond a bow and arrow gets to label those who simply just prefer a simpler life? Those who can KILL with MWD are consider "ADVANCED/CIVILIZED" and whereas those who kill bows and arrows are "SAVAGES"? It's amazes me how human had evolved backward. Sib ntsib dua nawb.
Increasing savagery is a reactive behavior modification through repeated negative shaping; these damn outsiders trying to impose their will and ways upon natives. I agree, why can't people just leave each other alone?
Read their history They try to be friendly Got kidnap by explorers These people used to be friendly Until the white man starts fawk themJust like the native Americans and them corns