Moreover, behind this vague tendency to treat religion as a side issue in modern life, there exists a strong body of opinion that is actively hostile to Christianity and that regards the destruction of positive religion as absolutely necessary to the advance of modern culture.
“Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.”
“Every book for me is an exorcism in some way or another, working through my feelings at the time.”