In the time of Christopher Columbus, it was unthinkable that a person in Western Europe could be other than a devout Catholic. Columbus was motivated by greed and religion in his voyages of discovery. The natives he met were required, on pain of death or slavery, to become Christians.
Christianity
freedom to exercise any religion including Christianity.
Christianity.....
Convert them to Christianity
He had a strong belief for Christianity and God.
Legalistic and Liberal
Yes, Christianity like most religions was spread by the sword.
The Puritan views and attitudes led them to promote the idea of Protestant Christianity. At the foundation of Protestant Christianity are five basic views: Perseverance of saints, limited atonement, depravity, unconditional election, and irresistible grace.
Christopher Columbus describes the Natives he encountered as friendly, hospitable, and generous. He notes their willingness to share resources and their lack of weapons, which he interprets as a sign of innocence and peace. Columbus also remarks on their physical appearance and agility, often highlighting their potential for servitude and conversion to Christianity. Overall, his descriptions reflect a mix of admiration and a colonial perspective that views them as both noble and primitive.
That answer depends on the religious views of the person answering it.
Christianity: Son of God (Messiah) Islam: Prophet Judaism: False messiah
It emphasized the afterlife as a point of redemption.