Journal Dec. 5

I found it a little sad how christianity had influenced Umuofia. I mean, Umuofia had an amazing culture and now that culture is not around as much in the book because Christians had taken over Umuofia. I think that Christianity has affected Umuofia a lot. It has converted a few people to Christianity. It has also caused a big stir in the community. This was really not needed. I don't really understand why they had to destroy this beautiful culture trying to spread their ideas onto people who had their own ideas. However, knowing that most of the people in Umuofia still tried to keep up with their original culture. I don't agree with Okonkwo though, when he said that he should of had a big welcome back into the city. I think he needs to calm down. He expects that he should get everything and that doesn't happen all the time. He also killed someone, I don't think someone should be rewarded or welcomed back after killing someone, not even after seven years. I think that the Christians need to realize that there culture is not supreme. I believe that everyone's culture is equal which is why I dislike colonialism. I would be fine if the Christian people that came into Umuofia, settled down, and practiced their religion. Then people could just come in if they are interested. I do not think that it was necessary for the Christians to be going around and disrupting the people just to try to "sell" their religion. I am perfectly fine with Christianity but I dislike it when one culture or religion tries to put down or convert people unwillingly to their religion.