Christopher Columbus: Hero Or Monster?

Anyone paying attention to the media during Columbus Day will note that there has been a noticeable change in public opinion regarding the character of Christopher Columbus. Below please find links to some representative examples of different perceptions of the man and his motives:

The typical Catholic whitewashing

Was Christopher Columbus a Hero or Villain?

9 reasons Christopher Columbus was a murderer, tyrant, and scoundrel

Columbus and Genocide

Coard: Five facts proving Columbus was one of history's worst monsters

10 Facts About Christopher Columbus

11 Christopher Columbus Facts That Most Of Us Learned - But Are Totally Wrong

The Truth of Christopher Columbus

Please note that only the first link overlooks the truth. Ironically, the Catholic Church constantly promotes itself as "The Truth."