But the most troubling aspect of Said's tendentiousness consists of his portrayal of a Manichean conflict between Muslims, depicted as uniformly dedicated nationalists since the days of Maji Maji, and Christians, depicted as unsteady collaborators.
Jibu lako, mimi silijuwi, lakini jibu letu, ni wazi kabisa kuwa William Lukuvi katugawa Watanzania badala ya kutuunganisha, na si kuwa katugawa Watanganyika na Wazanzibari, la hasha, katugawa Waislaam na Wakristo.