They Came Preaching Christ… But Empire Followed

Christianity, slavery, missionaries, African religion and the sword. What happens when a religion claiming to bring salvation becomes entangled with slavery and political power? From Gonzalo da Silveira in Zimbabwe to the Kingdom of Kongo and the Battle of Mbwila, this episode explores the uncomfortable tensions at the heart of Africa's Christian story. And then comes the question that changes everything: Do you believe because you investigated the message or because someone told you it was true? Join us for the third episode of Apologetically African as we uncover a fascinating chapter in Africa’s Christian story. PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A COMMENT Filmed at INWA Studios ________ Chapters: 00:00- 05:19 Introduction and recap 05:19-11:40 From North Africa, Benin, Guns and evangelism. 11:40-14:40 Spread of Christianity and slave Trade 14:41- 17:02 How can a Preist be sincere and not stop slavery? 17:03- 25:05 Missionary work in Zimbabwe Gonzalo Da Silveria and opposition 25:20- 31:15 The clash between Christinaity’s absolute truth claims and Other religions. 30:05-38:10 the death of Father Gonzalo Da Silveria, 37:35-42:10 the sword following Gonzalo’s death and the Cappuchins 42:11-46:26 Politics and religion intertwined, Can good co-exist with good? 46:26-47:37 The battle of Mbwila 47:38- 50:31The african story is more like scripture than we give credit! 50:32-52:42 the biggest takeaway from the episode. 52:42-56:55 investigate this message? Do you believe because a white man came and told you this? Yes! ________ #ApologeticallyAfrican #ChristianityInAfrica #AfricanHistory #churchhistory #africa #aksum #nubia #christianhistory