The malice of a true Christian attempting to destroy an opponent is something unique in the world. No other religion ever considered it necessary to destroy others because they did not share the same beliefs. At worst, another man's belief might inspire amusement or contempt-the Egyptians and their animal gods, for instance. Yet those who worshipped the Bull did not try to murder those who worshipped the Snake, or to convert them by force from Snake to Bull. No evil ever entered the world quite so vividly or on such a vast scale as Christianity did.
The quote highlights the unique malice found in the actions of some Christians throughout history, suggesting that this animosity is unparalleled among world religions. While other belief systems, such as the Egyptians with their various deities, might have viewed differing beliefs with amusement or disdain, they did not resort to violence or coercion against those who worshipped differently. This reflects a significant difference in how religions have interacted with one another.
