entry 21

7/8/08
entry 21
page of reflection:154-155

The church in Mbanta wasn't expected to grow especially

since it was in the evil forest. However to the surprise of the village it grew more

and became stronger too. It was said that the the church also came with its on

form of government to protect the followers. Except the with this new church and

the ones that still believed in their gods, it caused controversy. Problems arose there

was an incident that a man was hung for killing a missionary and that twins were being

rescued. Yes there was disputes and anger between the two groups but none of them

could do anything with out a consequence. For instance that if the converts would kill

someone they would have to flee from the clan, for the simple reason that they had

converted they still belonged to the clan. Even though the Christians were causing

problems to the clan they left it alone because they knew how to get rid of them by

driving them out of the clan. What seems that is going to end up happening is the

that the church is going to gain more respect and power from the clan. None the less,

there will still be those villagers who still believe in their gods and ancestors. What is

certain that sooner or later problems will lead to fights between the two groups.