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Even as he would be guilty of falsehood who would, in the…

“Even as he would be guilty of falsehood who would, in the name of another person, proffer things that are not committed to him, so too does a man incur the guilt of falsehood who, on the part of the Church, gives worship to God contrary to the manner established by the Church or divine authority…” quote by Thomas Aquinas
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“Even as he would be guilty of falsehood who would, in the name of another person, proffer things that are not committed to him, so too does a man incur the guilt of falsehood who, on the part of the Church, gives worship to God contrary to the manner established by the Church or divine authority, and according to ecclesiastical custom.”

Thomas Aquinas

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Falsehood arises when one represents another’s words or worship incorrectly, violating established religious authority.

In simple terms: Misrepresenting others or sacred rites is dishonest.

Key Takeaway

Respect authentic representation.

Themes

ethics religion integrity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • church leadership
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal conscience

Key Concepts

theology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do leaders have in representing others?
  • How do traditions shape our sense of truth?
A Different Perspective

Contextual differences can blur what counts as “falsehood.”

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