Relevant Quotations
In this quote, the ‘necessity’ of converting ‘ignorant’ slaves to christianity is used as an excuse for taking over native’s land. Church Missionary and Ladies’ Societies describe the natives as ignorant because they do not practiced the same religion as the British; therefore, they need the land to build temples and show the natives the true religion in order to save them. They also called the British a “gentleman”, which portrays the British as friendly and righteous. The distinction between the British and the natives helps to persuade the British to civilize and convert the natives.