How to Survive in the Roanoke Colony

226: Ritual Debate (1) 226: Ritual Debate (1) …Sigh.

I couldn’t help but sigh at the thought that I had barely managed to calm things down before the problem grew larger.

We almost had a war on our hands.

If we had gotten involved in a fight entangled in long-standing tribal grudges on the opposite side of the continent, there would truly be no end to it.

It’s not that I’m afraid of losing.

What’s frightening is the resentment that won’t fade until one of the two sides disappears.

Anyway, if the problem had escalated and someone from our community had been killed by another tribe for the first time…

I too would have been unstoppable.

“Expelled while doing missionary work?

What about making a protest?” “I question whether it’s really okay to let this go.

Our missionary didn’t harm anyone…” Anyway.

“That’s enough.” “…” “…” “…” “I too…

deeply feel the responsibility.

I will gladly accept whatever punishment the council decides, so please stop.” Missionary Richard, who had caused the problem, came to the council in person to dispel the controversy.

“If a stranger took your family members away by frightening them for reasons you never imagined, would you accept it willingly?” “That’s…” “Let’s not discuss this issue further.

Let’s give Richard Peterson an appropriate punishment for the purpose of rehabilitation, and give him a chance to restore his clerical position after he has served his punishment.

Now, let’s vote.” I firmly established that it was our fault to prevent unnecessary conflict.

And this isn’t just any issue—it’s about missionary work.

It’s a matter that Christians believe to be the most noble act.

If we’re not careful, we could touch on a religiously hot potato, so it was right to handle it definitively like this rather than addressing it ambiguously.