“Exotic” Travel, Missionary Work, and Race
In November 2018, media outlets exploded with the story of John Allen Chau, a missionary from Washington State, who was killed following his attempts to contact an isolated tribe in the Andaman Sea. Despite legal protection by the Indian government and persistent warnings from local fishermen, Chau approached the island via kayak, bible in hand. Shortly after reaching the shore, Chau was killed by bow and arrow. Chau’s story quickly sparked public debate, particularly regarding missionary work and its boundaries [1]. ...