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An 8 page study of the works of Jesuit priests in Canada 1608-1773. The writer posits that the historical evidence refutes the theory that Jesuits led to disintegration of faith in Catholicism and proves this argument through a discussion of the political conflicts of the period and evangelical role played by the Jesuits. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Catholicism in the Americas. However, the province of Quebec where the Jesuits experienced the greatest influence remains the Catholic mainstay in the Americas. In addition, a history of
Jesuit efforts disproves the theory. Between 1608 and 1773, Jesuits made an interesting mark in the history of Canada and the
North Americas, particularly in regard to French Quebec. They saw themselves as more than representatives of the Catholic Church, and this distinguished them from other missionaries of the period.
Not only did they work toward conversion to Christianity, they became participants in the warfare that took place during these early years of settlement of Canada and the United
States. As part of their service, many became martyrs for Christianity in the Americas. Charles V, the king of Spain agreed with Christopher Columbus in 1529 that it was
the responsibility of all good Christians to convert the Savages that Columbus had discovered in the Americas to Christianity. He asked Bartolome de Las Casas to come up with
a plan of conversion, and it was Las Casas who came up with the idea of "evangelical conquest," a method of trying to preserve the dignity of the Indians as
they were being converted.1 Although Las Casas plan seemed to be supportive of the native cultures, he recommended that African slaves be replaced by Indian slaves, which led to
a great number of deaths during the period. However, the letter of his mission statement was carried forth by many of the subsequent priests, nuns and missionaries in the
Americas, most particularly by the Jesuit priests. The first large influx of Jesuits first came to Canada in 1611, although a few would accompany traders and administrators such
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