This is for us a ground for satisfaction, since we desire that the fight in the religious camps should come to an end : all political action in the parties will be forbidden to priests for all time, happy because we know what is wanted by millions who long to see in the priest only the comforter of their souls and not the representative of their political convictions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker supports restricting priests from politics to ensure they focus on spiritual comfort rather than political representation.
- In plain terms
- Priests should comfort souls, not engage in politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep religion separate from party politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should religious leaders have a political voice?
- What is the primary role of a priest?
Another view
This assumes priests cannot be morally engaged in social justice through politics.
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