Spreading Christianity was seen by the colonial powers as a way of civilising the native populations in Africa. Indeed, in 1857 David Livingstone wrote that “neither civilization nor Christianity can be promoted alone. In fact, they are inseparable” (see here). Among the many effects of colonisation, the spread of Christianity is seen as one of…
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