Christianity was placed in the Goldilocks spot between the two. Buddhism was too other-worldly, pacifist, and passive to the point of stagnation. In their eyes Islam was too aggressive and focused on strict adherence to rules. In encountering different beliefs among colonised peoples, missionaries adopted a strategy of framing other religions in such a way that Christianity could be presented as superior and attractive. According to historian Professor Jonathan Walters, the roots lie with colonialism and Christian missionaries.
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