Ancestral Religion

I've sometimes heard or read comments from people who feel that Christians have wrecked many people groups throughout the centuries by attempting to replace their traditional religions with Christianity. They say that we have robbed them of their long-developed heritage and culture.

It's fine for non-Christians to say such things. It's logical that they see Christianity as an imposition. But I do find it a bit strange when Christians believe this. Take a look at the Bible. Who is the original ancestor of every person and culture on Earth today? Adam. Adam literally walked with God, at least until he decided to follow the advice of an evil spirit. He later realized what a bad idea that was.

And then there is Noah. Everybody alive today is descended from Noah. He followed God even when nobody around him did. That's why everybody who is alive today is descended from him, and not from any of his contemporaries.

And so, our ancestors followed God. Everyone's ancestors followed the true God. When their children later created other religions, it was in rebellion against the God of their fathers. If Christians march into a village on a far-flung island and proclaim "We bring you news of your God" they are absolutely right, even if the people there have been serving 15 different demons for the past 5,000 years. Their Creator is still their true God and He always will be their true God whether they recognize Him or not. Helping people to see this truth is not robbing them of their heritage; it is returning them to their roots.