Angel Quote by Ouida
“Christianity has ever been the enemy of human love; it has forever cursed and expelled and crucified the one passion which sweetens and smiles on human life, which makes the desert blossom as the rose, and which glorifies the common things and common ways of earth. It made of this, the angel of life, a shape of sin and darkness ... Even in the unions which it reluctantly permitted, it degraded and dwarfed the passion which it could not entirely exclude, and permitted it coarsely to exist for the mere necessity of procreation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Tale of Two Cities, 1885
The author claims Christianity suppresses natural human love, turning it into sin and limiting its expression to mere procreation, thus depriving life of its joyful passion.
In simple terms: Christianity is portrayed as restricting love to sin and duty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love beyond religious constraints.
Themes
religion
love
morality
freedom
human nature
Mood
skeptical
reflective
inquisitive
Type
critical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic expression
- spiritual exploration
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways does faith inspire love?
- Can love exist without religious frameworks?
A Different Perspective
The view may generalize Christianity and ignore its diverse teachings on love and compassion.
