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What did Morris Williams advocate regarding the missionary's role in relationship to the national church?

a) Paternalism
b) Presence
c) Pride (legitimate pride) of accomplishment
d) Partnership

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Morris Williams advocated for a partnership which emphasizes collaboration and egalitarian relationship, rather than paternalism, between missionaries and the national church.

Step-by-step explanation:

Morris Williams advocated for a partnership between missionaries and the national church. His perspective reflects a move away from the paternalism evident in many reformers' and missionaries' attitudes toward native communities and congregations, which was prevalent in historical missionary efforts. Past approaches were often criticized for imposing Western values and disregarding local customs and traditions, with missionaries at times feeling divinely empowered to change the lives of other cultures. Williams's advocacy for partnership rather than paternalism emphasizes mutual respect, collaboration, and a more egalitarian relationship between missionaries and the national church.

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