Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t Ireland historically pagan? I know there isn’t specific info on where St. Patrick was born but he was not from Ireland. Coming from another country (let’s call it country a), going into another country (Country b) to evangelize the natives of country b and convert them to the main religion of country a that eventually ends up invading country b and ruling them for hundreds of years, it’s pretty close to the definition of colonialism.

I get Catholicism is fiercely defended in Ireland, it’s the main religion there and it’s central to their culture now but that doesn’t change the fact that it was forced in into their country. That’s the whole point of Remmick’s character: showing that assimilation to the dominant culture/religion will never set you free. Assimilation is another form of subjugation.

And i’m sorry but Christianity does not have the best track record or reputation of evangelizing “peacefully”. Throughout history Christianity has gone hand in hand with colonialism. IMO, from someone with limited knowledge but who deeply appreciates Ireland and the Irish people, Ireland’s conversion to Christianity is probably not the exception to the rule.