Hey Jeff, I am not sure how I feel about the fact I have a 9th great grandfather Henry Kinne ( came as an indentured servant) that spoke against Rebecca Nurse, during the Salem witch trials. It was quite sobering! Another branch is attached to the Mayflower, which I was proud of, but these branches also purposely gave small pox to Native Americans, during the King Philips War. Yet, we were "evangelicals" back then trying to "convert the heathen" . I struggle with the knowledge that my ancestors were at the very least turning a blind eye to atrocities committed against human beings. All that to say I hear your dilemma.
Wow! That's quite a history too! My advice to YOU would be, A) never provide false testimony in court against someone accused of witchcraft, and B) don't give small pox-laced blankets to others.
But I know what you mean. "Evangelical" and "convert the heathen" have taken on different meanings for me these days.
Hey Jeff, I am not sure how I feel about the fact I have a 9th great grandfather Henry Kinne ( came as an indentured servant) that spoke against Rebecca Nurse, during the Salem witch trials. It was quite sobering! Another branch is attached to the Mayflower, which I was proud of, but these branches also purposely gave small pox to Native Americans, during the King Philips War. Yet, we were "evangelicals" back then trying to "convert the heathen" . I struggle with the knowledge that my ancestors were at the very least turning a blind eye to atrocities committed against human beings. All that to say I hear your dilemma.
Wow! That's quite a history too! My advice to YOU would be, A) never provide false testimony in court against someone accused of witchcraft, and B) don't give small pox-laced blankets to others.
But I know what you mean. "Evangelical" and "convert the heathen" have taken on different meanings for me these days.
Thanks for reading, Linda!
Excellent story!