Bad thing Quote by Pope Alexander I of Alexandria
““Two very bad things are ill-will and unbelief, both of which are contrary to righteousness; for ill-will is opposed to charity, and unbelief to faith; just in the same way as bitterness is opposed to sweetness, darkness to light, evil to good, death to life, falsehood to truth. Those, therefore, who abound in these vices that are repugnant to virtue, are in a manner dead; for the malignant and the unbelieving hate charity and faith, and they who do this are the enemies of God.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Pastoral Epistle to the Faithful, 5th century
Ill-will and unbelief oppose righteousness, mirroring moral opposites like darkness versus light, leading souls toward spiritual death.
In simple terms: Hatred and lack of faith contradict goodness, causing spiritual ruin.
Key Takeaway
Reject hatred, embrace faith.
Themes
morality
spirituality
virtue
vice
faith
charity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- community leadership
- religious teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
dualism
ethical opposition
spiritual death
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues can counteract hatred?
- How can faith be expressed without alienating others?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on binary opposites may oversimplify complex moral situations.
