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““[T]he contradiction in Catholicism, that at the same time marriage is holy and celibacy is holy. This simply realises as a practical contradiction, the dogmatic contradiction of the Virgin Mother. … [T]his wondrous union of virginity and maternity, contradicting Nature and reason, but in the highest degree accordant with the feelings and imagination, … The supranatural conception of Christ is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity, … As death [was] repugnant to the Christians, and … set aside by them through the supposed agency of miraculous power; so, necessarily, they had an equal repugnance to the natural processes of generation, and superseded it by miracle. The Miraculous Conception is not less welcome than the Resurrection to all believers; for it was the first step towards the purification of mankind, polluted by sin and Nature.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Feuerbach critiques the paradox of Catholic doctrine that venerates both marriage and celibacy, seeing it as a conflict between natural law and supernatural claims.
In simple terms: He sees a clash between natural human life and religious doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question doctrinal contradictions.
Themes
religion
philosophy
contradiction
nature vs supernatural
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- personal belief
- ethical discussions
- academic study
Key Concepts
theology
dogma
natural law
miraculous doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal faith with institutional contradictions?
- What role should reason play in religious belief?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes all believers accept the doctrine uniformly.