Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

He who begins by loving Christianity more than Truth, will proceed by loving his sect or church better than Christianity, and end in loving himself better than all.

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This quote suggests that if a person's initial love and devotion lies with their own interpretation of Christianity rather than seeking objective truth, they may eventually develop a stronger loyalty to their specific religious sect or institution. Ultimately, this self-centeredness will overshadow their reverence towards Christianity as a whole. The quote emphasizes the danger of prioritizing personal interests and ego above the pursuit of universal truth and genuine spirituality.

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