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“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.” quote by John Davenant
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““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.””

John Davenant

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.

Key Takeaway

Discard divisive labels.

Themes

religion unity division

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

theoretical historical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • interfaith dialogue
  • community building
  • policy making

Key Concepts

theology social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should we keep traditions that also divide?
  • What alternatives foster unity without loss?
A Different Perspective

Eliminating labels may erase valuable traditions.

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