Shameless Popery #123 Apologist vs. Ex-Catholics of Reddit (Mass Grave Conspiracy Debunked) - Joe Heschmeyer
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Nov 19, 2024 Delve into the heated discussions on Reddit around anti-Catholic sentiments and misinformation regarding mass graves linked to residential schools. Explore the somber legacy of these schools and the complex narratives tied to Indigenous history. Discover the truth behind the Kamloops controversy and the media's role in perpetuating myths. Understand the implications of misinformation and its ripple effects on faith communities. Lastly, uncover the nuanced relationship between Indigenous identity and the challenges posed by past allegiances.
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St. Eugene's Mission School
- NPR shared a story about alleged mass graves at St. Eugene's Mission School.
- A First Nations chief compared the situation to Nazi war crimes.
Cemetery Burials
- The "mass graves" at St. Eugene's were actually individual burials in a cemetery.
- The "unmarked graves" were likely marked with wooden crosses that deteriorated.
French Monastery Burial
- Joe Heschmeyer saw a similar burial practice in France, with wooden crosses marking graves.
- He notes that these could be mistaken for unmarked graves in the future.