Chapter XL: Conclusion

The Mohammedan religion was established by the sword, it has constantly suffered by the sword, it seems destined to perish by the sword. Its history is tracked with blood. It has kept back the nations that have accepted it, retarding their progress. It has degraded woman. It has no teachings of sin or a Sacrifice or a Saviour. God is the “All merciful,” but His mercy is, according to Moslem teachings, with utter disregard of justice. To be a Moslem is all that is necessary to obtain mercy, to refuse to yield to the faith of Mohammed is all that is needed to deprive one of God’s mercy. The idea of God is cold and cruel, with no idea of the Father. But Mohammedanism has rendered this service to the world, it has greatly lessened idolatry. The most stubborn opposition to Christian missionary work comes from the Mohammedans. But the whole building of Mohammedanism, especially in its political relations, seems to be tottering and crumbling, and threatens soon to fall in ruins.

May the Cross soon gain a peaceful, bloodless triumph over the Crescent!