The Ixil Mayan Pastor Who Led His People Out of Holocaust

In the face of unimaginable horror, one man's faith and courage would light a path to survival for his people.

Escaping the Fire: How an Ixil Mayan Pastor Led His People Out of a Holocaust During the Guatemalan Civil War

by Tomás Guzaro

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Gaspar Pedro González was a Mayan pastor in the Ixil region of Guatemala when the Guatemalan military launched a campaign of genocide against the Mayan people in 1981. González and his congregation were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in the mountains. For the next 12 years, González led his people through a harrowing journey of survival, hiding from the military and searching for food and shelter.

González's faith was his guiding light during this dark time. He preached hope and encouraged his people to never give up. He also used his knowledge of the jungle to help his people find food and shelter. González's leadership was instrumental in the survival of the Ixil Mayan people. He led them out of the mountains and back to their homes after the Guatemalan Civil War ended in 1996.

González's story is a testament to the power of faith and courage in the face of adversity. He is an inspiration to all who have suffered persecution and oppression.

Gaspar Pedro González: A Life of Faith and Courage

Gaspar Pedro González was born in 1925 in the Ixil region of Guatemala. He was raised in a devout Catholic family and became a pastor in the Ixil Mayan Evangelical Church. González was a respected leader in his community and was known for his strong faith and his commitment to helping others.

When the Guatemalan military launched its campaign of genocide against the Mayan people in 1981, González and his congregation were forced to flee their homes. They sought refuge in the mountains, where they lived in hiding for the next 12 years.

During this time, González's faith was his guiding light. He preached hope and encouraged his people to never give up. He also used his knowledge of the jungle to help his people find food and shelter. González's leadership was instrumental in the survival of the Ixil Mayan people.

After the Guatemalan Civil War ended in 1996, González led his people out of the mountains and back to their homes. He continued to serve as a pastor and was a tireless advocate for the rights of the Mayan people.

González died in 2015 at the age of 90. He is remembered as a hero and an inspiration to all who have suffered persecution and oppression.

The Guatemalan Genocide

The Guatemalan Genocide was a systematic campaign of violence against the Mayan people of Guatemala that was carried out by the Guatemalan military during the Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996). The genocide was characterized by mass killings, torture, rape, and forced disappearances.

The Guatemalan Genocide was one of the most brutal genocides in Latin American history. An estimated 200,000 people were killed during the genocide, and over 1 million people were displaced from their homes.

The Guatemalan Genocide was motivated by racism and discrimination against the Mayan people. The Guatemalan military viewed the Mayans as inferior and a threat to the country's national security.

The Guatemalan Genocide has had a lasting impact on the Mayan people. Many Mayans continue to suffer from the trauma of the genocide, and the Mayan community in Guatemala remains one of the most marginalized and impoverished groups in the country.

The Legacy of Gaspar Pedro González

Gaspar Pedro González was a hero and an inspiration to the Ixil Mayan people. His faith and courage saved the lives of countless people during the Guatemalan Genocide.

González's legacy continues to live on today. He is a role model for all who have suffered persecution and oppression, and his story is a reminder of the power of faith and courage in the face of adversity.

Escaping the Fire: How an Ixil Mayan Pastor Led His People Out of a Holocaust During the Guatemalan Civil War

by Tomás Guzaro

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4847 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	245 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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