Whenever you encounter truth, look upon it as Christianity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Erasmus equates universal truth with Christian values, suggesting alignment.
- In plain terms
- View any truth you find as compatible with Christianity.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek common ground between truth and faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can truth exist outside faith?
- How do you reconcile them?
Another view
This view may ignore conflicts between facts and dogma.
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