Through Gates of Splendor

Explore the ethical dimensions of missionary activities in Through Gates of Splendor, particularly in the context of colonialism. How did the missionaries grapple with the potential imposition of their beliefs on the Huaorani people, and what implications does this have for understanding the broader historical and cultural impact of missionary work?

Through Gates of Splendor presented you with the stories of five missionaries and shared some of their writings with you. Which of the five men’s stories did you find most compelling, and why?

Consult several sources on the history of Christian missions and read their assessments of the 1956 mission to the Huaorani. Are their treatments of the events critical, laudatory, or a balance of both? Explain.