Avalon Quote by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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“From these Christians who came to [Avalon] to escape the bigotry of their own kind I learned something, at last, of the Nazarene, the carpenter's son who had attained Godhead in his own life and preached a rule of tolerance; and so I came to see that my quarrel was never with the Christ, but with his foolish and narrow priests who mistook their own narrowness for his.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley, 1979
The author contrasts true Christian tolerance with the narrowness of institutional priests, seeing the divine in personal spirituality rather than dogma.
In simple terms: True faith is about tolerance, not rigid priestly authority.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal spirituality over institutional dogma.
Themes
tolerance
religion
authority
spirituality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church attendance
- interfaith dialogue
- personal meditation
- challenging religious authority
Key Concepts
Christianity
personal enlightenment
institutional critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one practice tolerance without rejecting community?
- What role do personal beliefs play in challenging institutional dogma?
A Different Perspective
Institutional religion can still foster genuine tolerance.
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