Achieve Quote by Tertullian
“Arguments about Scripture achieve nothing but a stomachache and a headache.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Praescriptione Haereticorum, c. 212 AD
Debating scripture often leads to personal discomfort rather than constructive outcomes.
In simple terms: Religious arguments cause personal discomfort.
Focus on respectful dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- church meetings
- online forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss faith without personal distress?
- What alternatives to argument exist?
May ignore deeper theological issues.