Church Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“An Episcopalian divine once told the Pope that the only difference between their denominations was that "the Church of Rome is infallible and the Church of England is never in the wrong."”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Satirical correspondence, 1765
He jokes that the Pope and an Episcopalian view their churches as infallible, mocking religious certainty.
In simple terms: Religious groups claim absolute correctness.
Question dogmatic certainty.
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When to use this quote
- church debates
- interfaith dialogues
- educational settings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire influence religious discourse?
- Can humor bridge doctrinal gaps?
Humor may offend believers.