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People of hispaniola. their population was decimated by measles and smallpox. >> scholars estimate between 50% and 90% of the population in the americas died because of this. >> indigenous people return the favor, infecting the europeans with syphilis and that indigenous people, far from being peaceful, were often at war with each other. >> i am an historian. i like to preserve evidence. i am generally opposed to erasing our history. i would rather have us learn about it. >> that appears to be t...

These cities throughout the region. theyre going to be camping in the park. there is that excitement. on the other hand, pope francis faces some unique challenges. the catholic church has been losing ground to these evangelical churches that are popping up in the poorest communities. and often the pastors are reverends from the local indigenous communities. take a look. every saturday they join in song and prayer at this church on the out skirts of quito ecuador. lead by break down in tears. her...

Evangelical and pentecostal temples, often in garages like this one. these young people visit the sick and needy. god put us on effort for a reason and my reason is to visit those in need and talk to them about god. but theres a renewed enthusiasm among catholics. school children in quito have practices this greeting. welcome, pope francis he sings. ecuador receives you with songs of love. the big question is can he get people back in the pews. he was raised evangelical but started attending the...

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