Body Quote by Tertullian
“But all the other frenzies of passions-impious both toward the bodies and toward the sexes-beyond the laws of nature, we banish not only from the threshold, but from all shelter of the Church, because they are not sins, but monstrosities.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Praescriptione Haereticorum, 2nd century
He argues that certain passions are not merely sins but monstrous violations of natural law, thus excluded from church protection.
In simple terms: Some passions are seen as unnatural and excluded from religious refuge.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject behaviors deemed fundamentally harmful.
Themes
morality
religion
natural law
sexuality
church doctrine
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- legal frameworks
- religious counseling
Key Concepts
Sin
monstrosity
ethical boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- What determines a passion as 'monstrous'?
- How do societies decide moral boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Such classifications can be subjective and culturally biased.
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