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Protestants in Brazil
Brazil : the residents of a Protestant community founded by Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon are expelled, thanks to the slanders of the Roman Catholics Date: 1556
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1556 Brazil Catholics Community Durand Expelled Founded Nicolas Protestant Protestantism Protestants Residents
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In this evocative image from the annals of Brazilian history, a group of Protestant residents are seen being expelled from their community in the year 1556. The community, founded by Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon, was established in what is now the state of Rio de Janeiro, with the intention of creating a refuge for French Protestants seeking religious freedom. However, their presence was met with hostility from the Roman Catholic population, who saw them as heretics and a threat to their faith. The image captures the moment of upheaval as the Protestant residents, many of them women and children, are forced to leave their homes and belongings behind. The Roman Catholics, led by Portuguese colonial authorities, accuse the Protestants of blasphemy and heresy, fueled by the inflammatory rhetoric of Catholic priests. The expulsion of the Protestant community was a significant event in the history of Christianity in Brazil, marking the beginning of a long period of religious strife and persecution. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by religious minorities in the early colonial period, and the role that religious intolerance and prejudice can play in shaping the course of history. Despite the difficulties, the Protestant faith continued to spread in Brazil, with the arrival of new waves of immigrants in the following centuries. Today, Brazil is home to a vibrant and diverse Protestant community, a testament to the resilience and enduring power of religious belief. This historic photograph, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of Brazilian Protestantism and the complex relationship between religion and colonialism.
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