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How did Christianity change this culture?

Before Christianity had become the basis of the Sawi culture, they have been living in society with a mindset that evil is the key to honor, survival, success, and happiness. They were always cautious of other tribe's deception or attack but even the betrayal of one's family or friends.
Their customs of waness, gefam ason, and tuwi asonai makaerin portrays how evil had originated this tribe. But the only resolution to these malignant practices was 'peace child.'

As Don brought Christianity to the Sawi tribe, he had also brought the perfect 'peace child' who is willing to establish peace among the tribes for once and all. Peace and standards of living were the most important changes that took place in the tribe by Christianity. Christianity also taught them to have forgiveness, love, joy, and compassion in their hearts and gave new meaning in their lives. Sawi had been given a new life through salvation.

Chrisitianity also influenced the Sawi tribe with advanced tools and medicaiton. Don Richardson helped the Sawi men to build large dome for church services and meetings. It portrays a strong elemental of Chrisitianity and a sense of development from primitive tribe. Carol saved many lives from diseases and provided sanitary conditions. Chrisitianity not only gave the Sawi peace and security, but also acceptable aspects of our culture and preparation to face the outside world.