Reflection on Columbus' Motives

Was it gold or god that brought Columbus to the new world? Was it gold or god that made him treat the Indians so poorly? Columbus claimed it was god and his desire to spread the greatness of Christianity, but was it really?

One of my favorite musicians, Julian Casablancas, once said "Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer." This can be applied to Columbus and his "holy" mission. Columbus was motivated by greed for gold and power and that was why he treated the Indians with injustice If he were really embarking on his voyage to spread Christianity I don't think he would have looked upon the Indians with superiority, but would rather treat them with compassion, like Christianity teaches.

Greed always encourages us to act unfairly toward others because we are blinded by what we desperately desire.