Faith Quote by Various
““The quarrels and divisions about religion were evils unknown to the heathen. The reason was because the religion of the heathen consisted rather in rites and ceremonies than in any constant belief. For you may imagine what kind of faith theirs was, when the chief doctors and fathers of their church were the poets. But the true God hath this attribute, that he is a jealous God; and therefore his worship and religion will endure no mixture nor partner.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Doctrine, author unknown, 19th century
The passage contrasts pagan religions, which were ritualistic and led by poets, with monotheistic belief in a jealous God who rejects syncretism.
In simple terms: Pagan rites vs. monotheistic exclusivity
Key Takeaway
Recognize the tension between exclusive worship and cultural blending
Themes
religion
theology
exclusivity
cultural conflict
historical perspective
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- religious education
Key Concepts
monotheism
jealousy
syncretism
ritualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exclusive belief affect interfaith relations?
- Can rituals coexist with monotheistic doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Religious exclusivity can marginalize diverse traditions and stifle dialogue.
![“A true god surely cannot have been born of a girl, nor died on the gibbet, nor be eaten in a piece of dough... [or inspired] books, filled with contradictions, madness, and horror.” quote by Voltaire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c97/voltaire-173_bible_a-true-god-surely-cannot-have-been-born_142573.jpg)
