History of the Jesuits in Latin America

RUNNING HEAD : History of Jesuits in Latin America

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The presence of the Catholic Church in almost all the corners of the world has gone on unchallenged . For centuries , Catholic s have played a role in exerting social , religious and economic influences over underdeveloped remote societies . Whereas today such missions may have deemed redundant especially with the emergence of rival denominations and modernization , history is laden with examples of such missions that changed the course of societies . One such presence that has been closely

br examined and one recognized for the multi-tiered influence it had on the society is the Jesuits in Latin America . In their wake , they left a society with an established network of economic , social and educational before they were expelled by the crown governments for their conflicting economic , political and ideological interests

The Catholic Dogma remains a formidable force in Latin America surpassing that of any other church and having a solidified control over the religious life of the populace . The history of the Catholic Church in Latin America dates back to the late 16th century as priests from various s embarked on a mission to spread the word to the indigenous remote areas of the South American continent . The Jesuits had a late arrival compared to other s but despite this , they have been recognized as having left an indelible mark and impression upon the natives more than any other religious group . The story of their settlement has been well...