Since they were already following "civilized" religion, there was no excuse to invade "for their own good." Thus, what they have done can be construed as some sort of spiritual inoculation, taking in something in order to become acclimatized to it and avoid being overwhelmed at a later date.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ethiopia
The origin tale of Ethiopia underscores the long-standing continuity of existence which it has enjoyed, both in terms of a nation and a culture. The early Ethiopians adopted certain Judeo-Christian customs and adapted them to their own lifestyle. This had the effect of making them more resistant to alteration caused by the influx of missionaries and religious invaders which other African nations had to contend with.
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This is interesing. Its almost like they knew a storm was coming, but unlike their neighbors they were able to pick what type of storm, when it would come, and how bad it would be. I didn't think of this before. Nice.
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