Why does Columbus talk about converting the native peoples to Christianity?

The reason he set out to the new world was to spread his religion and claim land for spain. The Spanish were very religious and believed everyone else should convert to their "superior" religion.

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In Columbus’s description of the native peoples, it appears that he thought of them as simple people who “should be good servants and intelligent.” His observation of the native peoples led him to conclude that they didn’t follow any religion and so should be willing to embrace Christianity.

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