Revenge killing between tribal groups was the regular practice of all three tribes. Introducing the Christian idea of loving one's enemies turned this around, of whom Chief Tariri was a prime example. Infanticide, especially of baby girls, had its downside, especially in a shortage of women for wives in the Cashibo-Cacataibo tribe. Today, with more women due to Christian values, the women in Christian families are treated better than they were previously. Bilingual schools prepare tribal people to be better prepared to do ...
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Revenge killing between tribal groups was the regular practice of all three tribes. Introducing the Christian idea of loving one's enemies turned this around, of whom Chief Tariri was a prime example. Infanticide, especially of baby girls, had its downside, especially in a shortage of women for wives in the Cashibo-Cacataibo tribe. Today, with more women due to Christian values, the women in Christian families are treated better than they were previously. Bilingual schools prepare tribal people to be better prepared to do business with the white people as well as preserving the tribal language.
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