Tertullian (c. 155–240 AD)
"Do you not know that you are each an Eve? The sentence of God on this sex of yours lives in this age: the guilt must of necessity live too. You are the devil’s gateway. You are the unsealer of that (forbidden) tree; you are the first deserter of the divine law."
— On the Apparel of Women, Book I
The so called early church father
"Do you not know that you are each an Eve? The sentence of God on this sex of yours lives in this age: the guilt must of necessity live too. You are the devil’s gateway. You are the unsealer of that (forbidden) tree; you are the first deserter of the divine law."
— On the Apparel of Women, Book I
The so called early church father
John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD)
"Woman is a necessary evil, a natural temptation, a desirable calamity, a domestic peril, a deadly fascination, and a painted ill."
— Often attributed to Chrysostom, though sometimes disputed or exaggerated from his homilies.
He also wrote in his Homily 9 on First Timothy:
"The whole of her bodily beauty is nothing less than phlegm, blood, bile, rheum, and the fluid of digested food."
"Woman is a necessary evil, a natural temptation, a desirable calamity, a domestic peril, a deadly fascination, and a painted ill."
— Often attributed to Chrysostom, though sometimes disputed or exaggerated from his homilies.
He also wrote in his Homily 9 on First Timothy:
"The whole of her bodily beauty is nothing less than phlegm, blood, bile, rheum, and the fluid of digested food."
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Am wondering why they believed in what they believe abt women(a mom, sister , grand ma, ...)??🤔🤔
Am wondering why they believed in what they believe abt women(a mom, sister , grand ma, ...)??🤔🤔
BIBLE Interpretation
When Martin Luther was asked to recant the writings that had sparked the Reformation, he gave a bold response:
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason—I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other—my conscience is captive to the Word of God.”
In short, he said: “Unless you convince me by the Word of God and reason, I will not recant.”
This shows that Luther accepted even the authority of reason under the authority of Scripture. His stance on faith and interpretation can be supported by evidence.
Whether it is appropriate to use sources outside the Bible for interpretation is another matter. In this context, we also refer to John Wesley as a witness. His approach to teaching and interpretation is known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.
For Wesley, the sources of doctrine and interpretation are fourfold:
First – Scripture,
Second – Tradition,
Third – Reason,
And lastly – Experience.
In this light, it is proper for a Christian to accept these components as sources for biblical interpretation and faith formation. (In this matter, it’s worth noting that Wesley always centered his interpretations around the Bible and referred to himself as “a man of one book.”)
The other important source is reason. Being created in the image of God, our rational nature is one way God's character is revealed in us. Because of that, we cannot live our lives apart from reason.
However, even though reason is given by God, it is limited by physical evidence and emotions. Relying solely on intellect can lead us astray. Still, God desires us to use our minds. He created us to think and examine matters. He created our minds for that purpose and has also renewed and transformed them.
When Martin Luther was asked to recant the writings that had sparked the Reformation, he gave a bold response:
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason—I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other—my conscience is captive to the Word of God.”
In short, he said: “Unless you convince me by the Word of God and reason, I will not recant.”
This shows that Luther accepted even the authority of reason under the authority of Scripture. His stance on faith and interpretation can be supported by evidence.
Whether it is appropriate to use sources outside the Bible for interpretation is another matter. In this context, we also refer to John Wesley as a witness. His approach to teaching and interpretation is known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.
For Wesley, the sources of doctrine and interpretation are fourfold:
First – Scripture,
Second – Tradition,
Third – Reason,
And lastly – Experience.
In this light, it is proper for a Christian to accept these components as sources for biblical interpretation and faith formation. (In this matter, it’s worth noting that Wesley always centered his interpretations around the Bible and referred to himself as “a man of one book.”)
The other important source is reason. Being created in the image of God, our rational nature is one way God's character is revealed in us. Because of that, we cannot live our lives apart from reason.
However, even though reason is given by God, it is limited by physical evidence and emotions. Relying solely on intellect can lead us astray. Still, God desires us to use our minds. He created us to think and examine matters. He created our minds for that purpose and has also renewed and transformed them.
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🚢🌊 1588: The Armada That Tried to Conquer England — and Failed
It was the most powerful fleet the world had ever seen.
130 ships. 30,000 men.
The goal? Invade England, crush Protestantism, and restore Catholic dominance.
But the Spanish Armada didn’t just lose. It changed the course of global history.
It was the most powerful fleet the world had ever seen.
130 ships. 30,000 men.
The goal? Invade England, crush Protestantism, and restore Catholic dominance.
But the Spanish Armada didn’t just lose. It changed the course of global history.
Tyrants Through Time: The World’s Most Ruthless Dictators 🧵
1. Adolf Hitler
1. Adolf Hitler
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