Protecting Christians, Forsooth!
By Editor
Protecting Christians, Forsooth! — A daily paper, seemingly afflicted with hatred of Great Britain, says that the British were not willing, then (1854 to 1856) that Russia should "protect Christians," etc. Talk about Russia's protecting Christians! They do not know protection where Russia rules. A Baptist in Russia to-day can not legally or safely join a Mennonite Church, or vice versa if the government of Russia knows. A member of the orthodox church commits a great crime if he joins any other religious body. Men are sent to Siberia for religious opinion. They are imprisoned — a stronger term is needed to indicate the fearful incarceration in the filth-reeking jails of Russia. Russia does not know religious freedom or religious protection. But some day God will break her strong spirit and humble her in the very dust for the sake of His Gospel.