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The word Christianity is already a misunderstanding - in reality there has been only one Christian, and he died on the C
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"The word "Christianity" is already a misunderstanding - in reality there has been only one Christian, and he died on the Cross"

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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This quote from Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that the term "Christianity" is a misnomer since there has actually just ever been one person who truly embodied the teachings of Christ, and he passed away on the cross (referring to Jesus). It implies that the arranged religion that bears his name has actually differed his true mentors and has actually ended up being something else completely.

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Friedrich Nietzsche This quote is written / told by Friedrich Nietzsche between October 15, 1844 and August 25, 1900. She was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 185 other quotes.

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