--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is indeed one of th e grave errors of…" description: "\"“It is indeed one of th e grave errors of religious anti-secularism that it does not see that secularism is made up of verites chretiennes devenues fol..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00a/alexander-schmemann-18392_christian-truth_it-is-indeed-one-of-th-e-grave-errors-of_2701519.jpg" --- # It is indeed one of th e grave errors of religious… ![“It is indeed one of th e grave errors of religious anti-secularism that it does not see that secularism is made up of verites chretiennes devenues folies, of Christian truths that "went mad," and that in simply rejecting secularism , it in fact rejects with it certain fundamentally Christian…” quote by Alexander Schmemann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00a/alexander-schmemann-18392_christian-truth_it-is-indeed-one-of-th-e-grave-errors-of_2701519.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00a/alexander-schmemann-18392_christian-truth_it-is-indeed-one-of-th-e-grave-errors-of_2701519.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00a/alexander-schmemann-18392_christian-truth_it-is-indeed-one-of-th-e-grave-errors-of_2701519.jpg) > ““It is indeed one of th e grave errors of religious anti-secularism that it does not see that secularism is made up of verites chretiennes devenues folies, of Christian truths that "went mad," and that in simply rejecting secularism , it in fact rejects with it certain fundamentally Christian aspirations and hopes.”” [Alexander Schmemann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-schmemann/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Secularism often contains Christian roots, and rejecting it may also discard core Christian hopes and aspirations. **In simple terms:** Secularism includes Christian truths; rejecting it discards Christian hopes. Key Takeaway Acknowledge shared heritage in secular ideas. Themes religion secularism culture Mood thoughtful analytical Type theological cultural When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - public policy - education Key Concepts theology philosophy history Questions to Reflect On - How can we respect secular ideas while honoring their origins? - What common values bridge religious and secular worldviews? 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