From my own personal observation, during a four years' residence in Ceylon, I am decidedly of opinion that Caste is directly opposed to the spirit of Christianity, and consequently ought to be discouraged in every possible way.
Based on his experiences in Ceylon, Sumner condemns the caste system as contrary to Christian spirit.
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