in 1958, missionaries made peaceful contact with the huaorani tribe. they came to live with them, learned their language, and taught them the bible. mincaye soon converted to christianity. he eventually became a preacher and an elder in the huao church, and has become one of the most outspoken of the huao christians. he said of the change he saw in his tribe, "we acted badly, badly, until they brought us god's carvings (the bible). then, seeing his carvings and following his good trail, now we live happily and in peace."