Thought On Mayan Indian Chan K`in Viejo legacy

Mr. W is a substitute teacher, whom I happened to work with within the Los Angeles area high school district. Before he became a teacher, he used to be a photographer, traveler, movie producer, director, and screenwriter. He intrigued me when he mentioned about a film about a Mayan Indian spiritual leader in the Lacandones tribe near the states of Chiapas, the Yaxchilan borders of Mexico and Guatemala. His name is Chan `Kin Viejo, and he lived 104 years some legend notes.

According to Mr. W, Chan K`in Viejo who later converted to Christianity (some doubt it) was the last Indian descendant to the ancient Maya. Mayan civilization or empire began in central (meso) America that withstood more than a thousand years until the coming of Spanish conquerors in 1700.

Older descendants of Lacandones wished to remain true to nature and simple living and practice their ancestor's religion. Until recently, Lacandones did not have paved roads or electricity, they continued to live within their tradition and religious custom. However, young Lacandones chose to follow new modern ways of living.

Chan `Kin Viejo was considered one of the important spiritual leaders who influenced the lives of many in his lifetime. Even though many of the practices were contrary to the teachings of Christianity, his legacy is fading fast.

After knowing a bit about Chan K`in Viejo and his life, I am starting to wonder about the future of Christianity and how it will become. I hope and pray that they will continue to become the Savior Jesus wishes to be.