Quote: Zeal and sincerity can carry a new religion further

[Tom]

Hi

Is the given quote a sarcasm? Could you shed some light on it, please?

"Zeal and sincerity can carry a new religion further than any other missionary except fire and sword."

Tom

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

I'd say Sam's commenting with some sarcasm on the high frequency of bloodshed and destruction in the name of religion.

Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English