He was repeatedly rejected and reproached by this alien culture and society. His life was threatened many times. His successors have carried on his mission and accomplished even greater successes by building countless churches, schools and hospitals nationwide. War, changes in the political scene and even tyranny have been unable to destroy their churches. But Chiang and the social movements he ignited were rooted out by the oppressive Japanese colonial regime and censorship by the former KMT government.
Religious organizations enjoy high levels of internal cohesiveness and continuity.
Even today, church leaders and followers continue bravely to love Taiwan. In contrast to Mackay, Chiang's spirit and efforts in striving for national dignity have been forgotten by most people. It is certainly pleasing to see that some private foundations have recently held a series of conferences to commemorate Chiang and will be launching a so-called new century cultural movement to carry on the spirit of Chiang's Taiwan Culture Association. Everybody knows, however, that only by eradicating the poisonous thoughts instilled by Taiwan's official educational system over the past 55 years can an aspiring and honorable nation be built. This is the ultimate goal for which Chiang strove throughout his life, and the hope he harbored for his beloved countrymen when he died.