Christ and The Church: If he were to apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, adultery and desertion, he would probably get one. (Samuel Butler (novelist))

Christ and The Church: If he were to apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, adultery and desertion, he would probably get one.

Samuel Butler (novelist)

Related topics

adultery christ church cruelty desertion divorce grounds

Related quotes

Romanists tell us that the Pope is the vicar of Christ; that he is his successor as the universal head and ruler of the Church on earth. If this is so, he must be a Christ. View quote
Charles Hodge
Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where his believers are? View quote
Martin Luther
Being a Christian means that I am called upon to do battle against lies, injustice, cruelty, hypocrisy - you know, all the virtues in the church of liberalism. View quote
Ann Coulter
A sign in the yard of a church next door said CHRIST IS THE ANSWER. (The question, of course, is: What do you say when you strike your thumb with a hammer?) View quote
Bill Bryson
The medieval Church believed that the resurrection of Christ marked a new time for all of humanity. View quote
Timothy Radcliffe