Not quite. It's a result of their genetics. They can't assimilate because their genetics prevent them from acting in a manner that would count as "assimilated".
Assimilation is a false idea. No one assimilates. It's biologically not a thing.
Kind of devil's advocate here (phrasing I know): Robert Cardinal Sarah adopted European Christian beliefs and is doing his level best to make Africa follow suit. There's only so much he can do but it's pretty impressive he's managed as much as he has.
Not quite. It's a result of their genetics. They can't assimilate because their genetics prevent them from acting in a manner that would count as "assimilated".
Assimilation is a false idea. No one assimilates. It's biologically not a thing.
Kind of devil's advocate here (phrasing I know): Robert Cardinal Sarah adopted European Christian beliefs and is doing his level best to make Africa follow suit. There's only so much he can do but it's pretty impressive he's managed as much as he has.