The language in the treaty had a clear purpose. It said that our nation has no religious axe to grind with the “Musselmen” as opposed to many European nations. The identity of the people and the culture may be Christian, but the nation itself is not defined as Christian and thus is not in opposition to Muslim countries on the basis of religion.
In short, “We don’t want a religious war, we just want you to stop harrassing our shippping.”
Thanks.