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32 insincere could not and did not bring any change. The followers of the false prophet practice the same insulting titles now and will continue to do so as long as Islam rules.

How can the Mohametans honor Christians whom the Koran declares as "those who go astray," "unbelievers," "polytheists," "corrupt doers," "fools," "despised," "hypocrites," etc. etc.? These are the names given to non-Mohametans in the book of Koran, "the latest and best of Divine revelations," in which nothing is more prevalent than the contrast of Moslems' and non-Moslems' present and future conditions. The idea of universal brotherhood of mankind and the attempt to promote the final union of the Kingdom of God are the points most maliciously ignored in its pages."

2. Other Popular Titles of Disgrace Used for non-Mohametans. The mosques of Moslems are called "Jami Sherif," the sacred convent; to the word "kiliseh," church, they never attach the adjective sacred. The metropolitan mosques or temples are called "Beitullah or Seiretullah," the house of God or the walking place of God, while the Christian cathedrals are called "Ulu Kilisch," the big gathering place. The common, rude Mohametan chapels, most of which are not worthy for human habitation, are named "Mesjid" (mosque), the worshiping place, while Christian chapels are named "gathering place." The graves of distinguished Mohametans are called "Turbet Sherif," the sacred tomb, while those of Christians