The book On the Road to Civilization notes: "Early Christianity was little understood and was regarded with little favor by those who ruled the pagan world. . . .
Velivulu likuavo li tukuiwa hati, On the Road to Civilization tu tangamo ndoco: "Kocita catete Akristão ka va kapiwileko momo olombiali ka via kuatele elomboloko liomuenyo wavo . . . .