CHAPTER XXVIII.
CHRISTENDOM'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ARMENIAN MASSACRES.
1. The Armenians as a Nation or Church, have no immediate connection with any ruling power or stately church. The idea of human brotherhood does not yet seem to have very strong grasp in the hearts of men, faintly manifesting its power over the selfish interests. None of the three great churches of Christendom, Greek, Roman Catholic and Anglican, has any special interest in the Armenian church. The Russian church is rather indifferent, while the Greek and Roman churches feel a decided antagonism towards the Arnenian church, though calling her "sister church." As to the denominational Protestantism, nothing can be said definitely. Her independence from the State should not place her in a position of utter indifference and heartlessness toward the cry of these bleeding Christians.
2. England's Attitude Toward the Armenian Massacres. The only possible explanation of England's inactivity is her selfishness and fear. If we go back towards the beginning of this century we cannot help but see that England in her activity in the Eastern question showed too much selfishness by repeatedly annulling the probable results of Russia's invasions on the soil of "the sick man of Europe,"
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