Colombia's Indigenous Wiwa Fight Back Against Jehovah Witnesses
Colombia's Indigenous Wiwa Fight Back Against Jehovah Witnesses
The Wiwa community | Photo: EFE
Published 22 October 2016
In an act of self-determination, the Wiwa tribe expelled the religious organization for contributing to their “cultural and spiritual extermination."
The Wiwa Indigenous community in Colombia has expelled a group of missionaries from a church built by Jehovah's Witnesses inside their territory, which had been perceived as a threat to the culture, traditions and beliefs of the group.
The Wiwa have internal counselors called "mamos" who have deep influence in their communities and decide on relevant matters affecting them, including religious groups that may threaten local beliefs and customs.
Jose Gregorio Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the community, said the Wiwa are worried about religious organizations wanting to indoctrinate them.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Colombias-Indigenous-Wiwa-Fight-Back-Against-Jehovah-Witnesses-20161022-0016.html
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