An Obstacle to Missions

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 12, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 15.

An Obstacle to Missions.

The growing sentiment in this country that Christians must be more political in their practise of religion, as might be expected, is a serious obstacle in

the way of presenting Christianity in its true light, not only at home but abroad. Rev. Gilbert Reid, who speaks from practical experience, says: "There is one important obstacle in China, found not in the natives, but in ourselves, and that is the political character of Christianity, owing to the political complications with Christian nations." The church is regarded as a political organization, backed up by foreign powers. The difficulty is in presenting Christianity in the right light. The Chinese do not see Christ as the loving, saving, helpful, uplifting friend. When they do see Christ as He is, He will be accepted."