Moreover it were to be wished, that those surnames of…
““Moreover it were to be wished, that those surnames of Lutherans, Zwinglians, Calvinists, were packt away and utterly abolished, which are rather the Ensignes of faction, than badges of Brotherly Union, and which never pleased the ancient Fathers.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Religious labels cause division; they should be removed for unity.
In simple terms: Labels divide, unity unites.
Discard divisive labels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- interfaith dialogue
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should we keep traditions that also divide?
- What alternatives foster unity without loss?
Eliminating labels may erase valuable traditions.