Bloodshed.
Christianity. The first Roman missionaries were sent by Pope Gregory to the Isles of Thanet in Kent to convert the Anglo-Saxons, who, back then, were heathen, which means that they believed in Heathenism.
mission
it means spreading out
"Kilauea" means "spewing" or "much spreading" in Hawaiian, referring to the volcano's frequent lava flows and eruptions.
European nations sent missionaries to convert people in Africa and Asia to Christianity for several reasons. Primarily, they believed it was their duty to spread Christianity as part of a civilizing mission, often viewing indigenous beliefs as inferior. Additionally, converting local populations was seen as a means to strengthen colonial presence and control, aligning with economic and political interests. Finally, missionary efforts were often intertwined with a desire to promote Western values and culture.
It means a cancer is spreading
Dispersion.
it means effective
Some missionaries supported European colonization of Africa because they believed it provided an opportunity to spread Christianity and promote Western values, which they viewed as a civilizing mission. They often saw colonization as a means to improve the lives of African people through education, healthcare, and social reforms. However, this support was complex, as it sometimes ignored the negative impacts of colonization, including cultural erasure and exploitation. Ultimately, many missionaries thought that their religious and moral goals aligned with colonial ambitions.
To evangelize means to preach or promote a particular doctrine or set of beliefs, usually associated with religion, with the aim of converting others to those beliefs. It is often used in the context of spreading the message of Christianity to non-believers.
Dispersion means spreading widely. eg: emulsion
Diffusion