Consider the works of Martin Luther, Bartolomé de las Casas , and Thomas Harriot .
In what ways did Europeans use religion as a means of social control?
How did these authors justify committing violent acts in the name of God? Do you think they were sincere in their beliefs that they were carrying out God’s will, or was religion just a convenient excuse for brutality and domination? Be sure to consider both sides of the question and include specific examples and quotations from each text to support your answer. Also, be sure to cite your sources!
