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“The Church of Christ, zealous and cautious guardian of the dogmas deposited with it, never changes any phase of them. It does not diminish them or add to them; it neither trims what seems necessary now grafts things superfluous . . . but it devotes all its diligence to one aim: To treat tradition faithfully and wisely; to consolidate and to strengthen what already was clear; and to guard what already was confirmed and defined.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: The History of the Church, 2015
The Church preserves doctrine unchanged, focusing on safeguarding tradition rather than adapting.
In simple terms: Church guards its teachings.
Key Takeaway
Respect tradition, question rigidity.
Themes
religion
tradition
authority
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theological
institutional
When to use this quote
- religious study
- faith practice
- theological debate
Key Concepts
conservatism
institutional stability
dogma
Questions to Reflect On
- Should tradition evolve with society?
- What is the cost of rigid preservation?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can hinder relevance.
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