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| − | A '''missionary''' is one who spreads a [[religion]] or [[faith]]. [[Christianity|Christian]] missionaries were involved in many early [[colonialism]] efforts, explaining the spread and staying power of [[Catholicism]] in South American nations like [[Mexico]]. | + | A '''missionary''' is one who spreads a [[religion]] or [[faith]]. [[Christianity|Christian]] missionaries were involved in many early [[colonialism]] efforts, explaining the spread and staying power of [[Catholicism]] in South American nations like [[Mexico]] and throughout the [[Pacific]] nations. |
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Revision as of 22:46, September 4, 2008
A missionary is one who spreads a religion or faith. Christian missionaries were involved in many early colonialism efforts, explaining the spread and staying power of Catholicism in South American nations like Mexico and throughout the Pacific nations.