Apostles Quote by Hilary Mantel
““They claim they're living the vita apostolica; but you didn't find the apostles feeling each other's bollocks.””
About This Quote
The statement mocks the claim of living a holy, apostolic life, suggesting that such a life lacks genuine shared experience and intimacy.
In simple terms: Claims of holy living lack true shared intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Beware superficial claims of spiritual authenticity.
Themes
spirituality
authenticity
critique
humor
Mood
skeptical
ironic
Type
satirical
critical
When to use this quote
- theological discussion
- personal relationships
- literary satire
Key Concepts
religious experience
social connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines authentic spiritual practice?
- Can shared experience be measured?
A Different Perspective
The critique may overlook genuine devotion.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
