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And a third thing is the understanding of the Church as a community, a communion which is just a hierarchy but the peopl
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"And a third thing is the understanding of the Church as a community, a communion which is just a hierarchy but the people of God, whose servants are the priests and bishops"

- Hans Kung

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This quote by Hans Kung talks to the significance of comprehending the Church as a neighborhood, or a communion. This suggests that the Church is not just a hierarchy of priests and bishops, but rather a cumulative of people of God. The Church is a location of fellowship and unity, where all members are equivalent and have a role to play in the life of the Church. The priests and bishops are the servants of individuals of God, and their role is to serve the neighborhood and lead them in their spiritual journey. The Church is a location of love and approval, and it is necessary to recognize the importance of the neighborhood and the function of the priests and bishops in it. By understanding the Church as a neighborhood, we can much better appreciate the importance of fellowship and unity, and the function of the priests and bishops in it.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Hans Kung somewhere between March 19, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Theologian from Switzerland. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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