Full Idea
Not what is Christian in it, rather the universal heathenism of its rituals is the reason for the propagation of this world religion.
Gist of Idea
Christianity was successful because of its heathen rituals
Source
Friedrich Nietzsche (Dawn (Daybreak) [1881], 070)
Book Reference
Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Dawn (Daybreak) (v 5)', ed/tr. Smith, Brittain [Stanford 2011], p.51
A Reaction
I'm afraid I think this is right. I grew up bewildered by the lack of content in the rituals of church services. Even austere protestants manage to sing and recite. Maybe philosophies should do this - wanted: new Cartesian and Kantian rituals!