Dominican Bartolomé de Las Casas, “Protector of the Indians” d. July 18, 1566. His story raises the question: Who are those in our world who “don’t count,” whose humanity does not measure up, whose aspirations and needs are not our concern? My reflections: americamagazine.org/issue/la…

Las Casas' Discovery: What the 'Protector of the Indians' found in America

What the 'Protector of the Indians' found in America

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Jul 18, 2021 · 12:12 PM UTC

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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
And raises the question of Spanish and Portuguese reparations for genocide in the Western hemisphere. Where is that discussion, exactly.
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @MillikanJames
Sepulveda, the theologian arguing with Las Casas, had never seen the blood. Las Casa did & never forgot: Looking deep into his chalice everyday, I imagine, Las Casas saw his own reflection commingeled with His/theirs. Remember The Blood?.... "Do this in memory of me". Pic getty