They realized that converts might be more loyal to the pope than to Chinese rulers.
They showed them the most peaceful side of Christianity. In a way they tried to replace the Indian culture with their own, yet the Jesuits are thought of as defenders of justice because of famous movies like "The Mission." In reality even the Jesuits had much to gain by converting people to Christianity.
The Jesuits significantly influenced Qing dynasty art by introducing Western artistic techniques and perspectives, particularly through their role as missionaries and diplomats. They facilitated the exchange of ideas, integrating European styles with traditional Chinese art, which led to unique hybrid forms in painting, architecture, and decorative arts. Notably, the Jesuit artist Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) became renowned for blending Western realism with Chinese themes, thus leaving a lasting impact on Qing court art. This cultural exchange enriched the visual language of the era, fostering a distinctive artistic dialogue between East and West.
You spelled it correctly: distrust.
And Distrust It was created in 1995.
Catholic AnswerSome Jesuits (by no means all) attempted to blend Indian and Chinese traditions with Christianity in the belief that there was goodness in all human desires towards God. This caused controversy among the Jesuits and consternation in Rome. from Encyclopedia.com:The Jesuits' frequent acceptance of non-European rituals as a means of expressing Catholic truths further emphasized their implicit belief in the goodness of human nature. Holding that nature, human and otherwise, was not intrinsically evil, the Jesuits granted greater latitude in the performance of certain indigenous practices by converts. Nobili in India and Ricci in China allowed those indigenous rituals not perceived as injurious to the faith. Reports of native Christians wearing Brahmin designations or Chinese converts bowing before ancestor tablets left some missionaries (including some Jesuits)and theologians disturbed. They feared such practices jeopardize the efficacious action of the sacraments or could lead to synchronistic and superstitious practices.
Jesuits are Catholics.
Jesuits is another name for the Society of Jesus.
I distrust the government.
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No, not all Jesuits are of Basque descent. However, the founder of the Jesuits, Ignatius of Loyola was of Basque descent.
The Jesuits preached the Gospel, and educated the youth in the Colonies.
The Jesuits do not own the Bank of America.