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“Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church.” quote by Thomas Aquinas
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“Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church.”

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.

Faith is presented as a continuity with ancient tradition; denying this breaks the Church's unity.

In simple terms: Faith links to ancient tradition; denying it harms unity.

Key Takeaway

Preserve continuity with tradition.

Themes

faith tradition church unity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological doctrinal

When to use this quote

  • religious education
  • doctrine formation
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

theology ecclesiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What traditions should be re‑examined?
  • How does continuity affect progress?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore valid reforms within the Church.

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