Post Regarding Graduate Project

Possible Topics for Study (Graduate Project)

* Proselytizing or Evangelism: Protestant and Catholic Missionaries in Bolivia

* Missionary Children: Socialization, and Following Parental Lead

* Helping Indigenous Peoples Beyond the Scope of Evangelism

* NGOs, Governmental, and Private Individuals: How They Interact, Impede Each Other, and Benefit Their Target Populations When Combined


Situation in Bolivia as a Whole

President Evo Morales is the first indigenous president, very anti-Bush, but willing to give Obama a chance, although he is slightly anti-American. Most people in Bolivia who adhere to a western religion are Catholic. Many still adhere to an indigenous religion or spiritual belief system. Many missionaries target not just those who maintain an indigenous belief system, but also target Catholic worshipers, but still assert that this practice falls within the definition of 'evangelize' based on the premise that 'all Catholics are going to hell', and therefore need to be brought to a 'true religion'.


Situation in Ixiamas

Farm setting, primitive at home with some minor solar power provided, missionary families nearby with children being home schooled, (these are the ones to be schooled together upon arrival), computers in net cafe in town, more information soon.