"May the Lord destroy all the tyrants of the church. Amen"
- Michael Servetus
About this Quote
This quote by Michael Servetus reveals a strong belief of opposition to the authority of the Church. He is calling for the Lord to damage all the authoritarians of the Church, which recommends that he thinks the Church is being oppressive and also unjust. This could be taken an ask for religious freedom as well as a rejection of the Church's authority. It could additionally be viewed as an ask for justice and a condemnation of those who abuse their power. Using the word "Amen" at the end of the quote implies that Servetus is requesting magnificent intervention to cause the destruction of the authoritarians of the Church. This quote is an effective statement of Servetus' ideas and also his desire for justice as well as flexibility from oppressive spiritual authority.
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