The Camino to the shrine of Santiago, the Moorslayer, commemorates the events during Spain's Reconquista (9th - 15th Century) when thousands of Moors were killed in the name of 'Santiago.'
Santiago Matamoros, Saint James the Just
This is against the faith of Jesus of Nazareth who said, "Love your enemies." The shrine shows Saint James the Just, Santiago Matamoros, on his horse killing Moors. The Baroque Cathedral has lavish gold and silver decorations.
The Moorslayer's Shrine
Ironically scripture scholars note that Saint James the Just was one of the brothers of Jesus of Nazareth.
Wouldn't it be more suitable to have a trail that contrasts with the Camino in Spain? It could be called the Trail of Faith. i suggest it be the Santa Fe Trail (Holy Faith Trail).
The Trail in southwestern United States leads to Santa Fe, New Mexico from Missouri. The main plaza in Santa Fe once had a monument to the American army which slaughtered Indigenous people. The monument was toppled on October 12, 2020 because of its disrespect for Native Americans. The text on the monument described Native Americans as 'savages.' In contrast, Santa Fe's Cathedral, a few blocks away, features a statue of Saint Francis, the advocate of peace.
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