Christianity Quote by Sam Wellman
““His conclusions were staggering to those complacent souls who considered themselves safely ensconced in a Christian world: The inhabitants of the world, according to this calculation, amount to about 731 millions: 420 millions of whom are still in pagan darkness; 130 millions the followers of Mahomet; 100 millions Catholics; 44 millions Protestants; 30 millions of the Greek and Armenian (Orthodox Christian) churches, and perhaps 7 millions of Jews. It must undoubtedly strike every considerate mind what a vast proportion of the sons of Adam there are who yet remain in the most deplorable state of heathen darkness, without any means of knowing the true God...and utterly destitute of the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ...[4] So 76 percent of mankind did not know the Gospel! Or 557 million souls!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on World Religions, Sam Wellman, 2005
The speaker emphasizes the massive number of people lacking Christian knowledge, urging awareness of global spiritual ignorance.
In simple terms: Millions have never heard the Christian gospel.
Key Takeaway
Consider the scale of religious unawareness.
Themes
religion
ignorance
global demographics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
expository
persuasive
When to use this quote
- education
- outreach
- interfaith dialogue
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
missionary work
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respect diverse beliefs while sharing faith?
- What responsibilities do we have toward those unaware?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all non‑Christian faiths are “darkness” oversimplifies cultures.
