Dualism Quote by Antonin Sertillanges
““How puerile it would be, and what a dangerous heresy from the religious point of view, to believe that passion in its proper place is offensive to God! We are not Manicheans, that we should incline to believe that the flesh is under a curse, and that all matter springs from the Principle of Evil. Rather do we say that matter and the flesh come from God””
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: The Spiritual Life, 1925
Passion, when aligned with divine purpose, is not sinful; material and flesh stem from God, not evil.
In simple terms: Passion can be divine, not evil.
Key Takeaway
Embrace passion within moral framework.
Themes
theology
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative pursuits
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
metaphysics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance passion with spiritual values?
- When does passion become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on doctrine may suppress healthy desire.
