"It's very difficult to determine whether this is the fault of the world that has abandoned the Church, or the Church that does not know how to relate to the world"
- Angelo Scola
About this Quote
In this quote, Angelo Scola is expressing his ideas on the relationship between the Church and the world. He acknowledges that there is a detach between the two, but he is uncertain of where the fault lies. Is it the world that has turned away from the Church, or is it the Church that has failed to adjust and connect with the altering world? Scola acknowledges the intricacy of this issue and the difficulty in determining who is to blame. It highlights the continuous battle for the Church to discover its location in a constantly developing society and the obstacles it faces in maintaining significance and importance in the contemporary world.
This quote is written / told by Angelo Scola somewhere between November 7, 1941 and today. He was a famous Clergyman from Italy.
The author also have 1 other quotes.
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"I see no faults in the Church, and therefore let me be resurrected with the Saints, whether I ascend to heaven or descend to hell, or go to any other place. And if we go to hell, we will turn the devils out of doors and make a heaven of it"
"With reference to other religions, the Church sees a great difference between them and herself. The other religions are expressions of the human soul seeking God, with some beautiful spiritual insights, but also not without errors. Christianity is rather God seeking humanity"
"The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It's a choice you make - not just on your wedding day, but over and over again - and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife"
