"The duty of the Church is not only to teach the ignorant, but to correct the erring, and to punish, according to their deserts, those who sin presumptuously"
- Pope Gregory IX
About this Quote
This quote by Pope Gregory IX talks to the obligation of the Church to not just inform those who are ignorant, but likewise to correct those who have wandered off from the mentors of the Church and to punish those who have actually dedicated severe offenses. This quote emphasizes the value of the Church in promoting its teachings and preserving order within its community. It also speaks to the Church's function in supplying assistance and discipline to its members, and in ensuring that those who have actually devoted serious offenses are held responsible for their actions. The Church is accountable for providing a moral compass to its members, and this quote functions as a suggestion of the Church's duty to do so.
This quote is written / told by Pope Gregory IX between March 22, 1145 and August 22, 1241. He was a famous Pope from Italy.
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