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What should society do for “uncivilized cultures” like the Sawi?

Don Richardson is a perfect example of what our society should do for 'uncivilized cultures' of the Sawi tribe. First, it is important to embrace their culture and love them as our brother and sister in Christ. As Tolstoy states that men live by love, love is the only foundation of our care and support for the uncivilized cultures. Our society should also recognize different cultures, cause of uncivilization, and the conditions they are faced with.

The society should offer truth in terms of Chrisitianity like Don introduced Jesus Christ as the peace child. Even society without its belief in Christianity, its duty is to bring them education like Don made the Sawi alphabets, translated the entire New Testament in Sawi language, and started schools. Another duty is to bring aid for survival as Don brought shelter, medication, sanitation, food, and clothing.

At least the people who believe in Christ should be an example of this society that truly helps the 'uncivilized culture.' Our society should step out to reach out our hands to them first. It is difficult for us to live among the 'uncivilized culture' like the Sawi and help them but as a student, we can be trained to carry out changes in mission trips to build habitat for the homeless or support in other kinds of means.