columbus didn't provide anything. the quote is him but he is describing it. there is zero mention he is participating in it nor endorsing it. here is another part: "with the last of these practices i am extremely discontented, for it seems to me a disservice to god, but i can do nothing about it...[nor] other wicked practices that are not good for christians. for these reasons it would be a great advantage to have some devout friars here, rather to reform the faith in us christians than to give it to the indians."
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