A Violent Evangelism: The Political and Religious Conquest of the Americas [Paperback] Rivera, Luis N

**A Violent Evangelism: The Political and Religious Conquest of the Americas** pulls zero punches in examining how Christianity became the ultimate colonial weapon. Luis N. Rivera dissects the brutal marriage of cross and sword that reshaped entire continents, exposing how missionary work often masked—or justified—genocidal conquest.

This isn't your Sunday school history lesson. Rivera tackles the uncomfortable truth about how religious evangelism enabled political domination, cultural erasure, and mass violence across the Americas. Perfect for history buffs who prefer their colonial studies without the whitewashing, sociology students exploring power dynamics, or anyone curious about religion's darker political chapters.

Rivera brings serious academic chops to this analysis, delivering scholarly rigor without the academic pretension that makes your eyes glaze over. This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks offers an unflinching look at systematic oppression disguised as salvation.

"Absolutely eye-opening—changed how I view missionary history forever." — Sarah M.
"Rivera's analysis is brutal and necessary. Finally, someone telling the whole truth." — Professor Martinez