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Undated . [Asa Dalton?] Ms.; [Portland, Maine?]

15 pages

Box 4
Attribution and geography suggested by penciled notation on the final page of the manuscript. "The Morality of Mahometonism as it appears in itself, and as compared with Christian Ethics." Psalms 19:7, "The law of Lord is perfect, converting soul." Remarks on his limited source base, only having access to a "few chapters from the Kor[a]n and a hurried examination of two or three dissertations on the system of Mahomet," and the difficulties of commenting on any "foreign religion" and its morality. Compares the Koran unfavorably to the Old Testament, calling it "an awkward & sorry parody of it." The "true & good" contained in the Koran is tainted by "their vicinity to & connection with so much more that is monstrous, absurd & false." Compares Islam to Roman Catholicism. Believes Mohammed copied from the Bible, muddying scriptures and selecting "the least elevated, the most gross & carnal parts of them." Sees the Koran emphasizing sensual life over the spiritual one, only discouraging those acts which "his followers could most easily be dissuaded from." Disagrees with Islam's belief in predeterminism, its lack of general principles, and its focus on the punishment of sin rather than the evil of sin itself. Compares the Koran to the Gospel and objects to Islam's low estimate of women.
In: Letters, Documents, & Sermons, Blandina Diedrich collection, 1652-1967 (majority within 1726-1886)Letters, Documents, and Sermons, Blandina Diedrich Collection, 1652-1967
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