Colonialism is a method that was used by the Europeans in order to gain political power over weaker countries by occupying it with settlers and exploiting it economically (Knox and Marston, 2016). Many counties have been affected by colonialism thus imprints have been left on those countries; Uganda is one of the countries that fall under this category. This essay will focus on the impact the colonialism had on Uganda, especially in terms of religion. It will mainly focus on the effect that Islam and Christianity religion had on Uganda from the arrival of the missionaries, 1877 to the end of the wars of religion, 1892 (Ward, 1991). Firstly, it will explain what colonialism is and the types of rulings that were utilized during the colonial Era.
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It used power relations in order to gain control over other areas. At the point when colonialism is at subject one can't deny its interconnectedness with space and power. There are three aspects of power. The first is the power to control the actions of other, power over other individuals. Second being the ability to control resources, to acquire certain desires (John Allen, 1997). The third being the power within the processes and operations carried out daily (Michel Foucault). Space the colonists would either have direct or indirect control over the territory. According to Mahmood Mamdani, colonialism can either be successful by “direct rule” or “indirect rule”. Direct ruling involves the colonists having direct authority of a specific foreign territory; the colonists would make decisions and announce them to the public directly. However, indirect rule involves the assistance to chiefs, administrators, traditional rulers and leaders playing a role in the system. The colonists would give orders and the chiefs and traditional leaders who would report to the king and the administrator which was both the advisor of the King but also answered to the …show more content…
The Anglican Church Missionary Society of passionate missionaries arrived in Buganda June 30, 1877. Later in 1879, French Catholic White Fathers arrived. The competition of these two versions of Christianity caused a great amount of controversy. However, this rivalry between Catholics and Protestant in Europe dates to the time period (1890-1977) when two young men who arrived in Buganda defended their versions of faith in court. Soon after the arrival of the missionaries youth at courts started gaining interest in both Protestant and Catholic missionaries. There were numerous Protestants converts in Gwanika (the treasury/armoury), supported by Chief Kulugi a friend of the Protestants. This is a clear indication that those in power have an influence on the decisions made by individuals they are ruling. The fact that the chief was not Christian himself but was able to persuade people to choose Protestant says a lot about power relations. The Catholics received more popularity in the private residences of Kababa (say something about space).In 1882 the White Fathers pulled back from Buganda completely. However, it did not mean it was the end of the Catholic practise, some people carried on following the Catholic religion. By 1897 Muteesa had come to understand that a complete partnership with one of the Christian
It used power relations in order to gain control over other areas. At the point when colonialism is at subject one can't deny its interconnectedness with space and power. There are three aspects of power. The first is the power to control the actions of other, power over other individuals. Second being the ability to control resources, to acquire certain desires (John Allen, 1997). The third being the power within the processes and operations carried out daily (Michel Foucault). Space the colonists would either have direct or indirect control over the territory. According to Mahmood Mamdani, colonialism can either be successful by “direct rule” or “indirect rule”. Direct ruling involves the colonists having direct authority of a specific foreign territory; the colonists would make decisions and announce them to the public directly. However, indirect rule involves the assistance to chiefs, administrators, traditional rulers and leaders playing a role in the system. The colonists would give orders and the chiefs and traditional leaders who would report to the king and the administrator which was both the advisor of the King but also answered to the …show more content…
The Anglican Church Missionary Society of passionate missionaries arrived in Buganda June 30, 1877. Later in 1879, French Catholic White Fathers arrived. The competition of these two versions of Christianity caused a great amount of controversy. However, this rivalry between Catholics and Protestant in Europe dates to the time period (1890-1977) when two young men who arrived in Buganda defended their versions of faith in court. Soon after the arrival of the missionaries youth at courts started gaining interest in both Protestant and Catholic missionaries. There were numerous Protestants converts in Gwanika (the treasury/armoury), supported by Chief Kulugi a friend of the Protestants. This is a clear indication that those in power have an influence on the decisions made by individuals they are ruling. The fact that the chief was not Christian himself but was able to persuade people to choose Protestant says a lot about power relations. The Catholics received more popularity in the private residences of Kababa (say something about space).In 1882 the White Fathers pulled back from Buganda completely. However, it did not mean it was the end of the Catholic practise, some people carried on following the Catholic religion. By 1897 Muteesa had come to understand that a complete partnership with one of the Christian