The Mission, directed by Roland Joffé, shows some of the challenges which the early Church faced. The Church at the time was seen as large world power but at the same time it struggled to maintain power and also its beliefs. The Churches conflict was displayed in Cardinal Altamirano’s decision to end the missions and allow slavery to continue in order to keep power(Joffé). The need for power conflicts with the idea spreading God’s word to the missions. Then Gabriel and Mendoza different responses propose the question of whether Altamirano’s decision was really inline with the Church’s beliefs or even God’s will.
Instead of standing up Altamirano turns a blind eye to the horrors of slavery, even after witnessing the success and beauty of the
Instead of standing up Altamirano turns a blind eye to the horrors of slavery, even after witnessing the success and beauty of the