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DVD (730.2300) Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ
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| Publisher: |
Mennonite Church: USA |
| Length: |
43 mins |
| Heading: |
235 — Social Justice
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| Subjects: |
History; Indigenous Peoples; Native Rights; Social Justice
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| # Copies: |
1 |
| Description: |
The Doctrine of Discovery is a philosophical and legal framework dating back to the 15th century that gives "Christian governments" legal rights over idigenous lands and domination of indigenous people. This doctrine was firmly supported by the Christian Church, using a biblical framework to justify various acts against indigenous people. Because biblical justification was given by the church and Christians benefitted from the use of enslavement, extraction of resources, and extinction, we firmly believe it is the church that must now work against its continued use, to be able to acknowledge its destructive force and benefits received, and work toward right relationships with indigenous people in the U.S. and around the world. |
| Age Groups: |
None specified.
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