Moreover, when compared with the baptized sled driver, the unbaptized man clearly behaves in a more Christian manner and he even appears to be almost Christ-like at times. Yet, this morally Christian man is also compared to a Greek God and an Indian idol, and continues to follow a shamanistic religious ideal. This shows that the native is a symbol not just for Christianity, but for all spirituality without concrete religion, and in a sense, he can be seen a savior and teacher, helping the bishop reach a new understanding of baptisms and conversion to
Moreover, when compared with the baptized sled driver, the unbaptized man clearly behaves in a more Christian manner and he even appears to be almost Christ-like at times. Yet, this morally Christian man is also compared to a Greek God and an Indian idol, and continues to follow a shamanistic religious ideal. This shows that the native is a symbol not just for Christianity, but for all spirituality without concrete religion, and in a sense, he can be seen a savior and teacher, helping the bishop reach a new understanding of baptisms and conversion to