Absurd Quote by John Calvin
“Nor, in truth, is it of little importance to prevent the suspicion of any difference having arisen between us from being handed down in any way to our posterity; for it is worse than absurd that parties should be found disagreeing on the very principles, after we have been compelled to make our departure from the world.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Treatise on Unity, 1540
Warns that allowing doubts about differences to be passed to future generations leads to absurd conflict over core principles.
In simple terms: Prevent passing doubts to future generations.
Key Takeaway
Guard shared values against inherited suspicion.
Themes
unity
tradition
conflict prevention
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family education
- church doctrine
- civic discourse
Key Concepts
theology
intergenerational influence
principle integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What core principles should be protected from misinterpretation?
- How can societies keep foundational beliefs intact?
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