Quote by Bruno Bauer

But in Christianity, by contrast, the freedom of the children of God was also freedom from all important worldly interests, from all art and science, etc.

But in Christianity, by contrast, the freedom of the childre

Summary

This quote highlights a key distinction between Christianity and other belief systems. It suggests that in Christianity, the freedom enjoyed by individuals as children of God extends to detachment from worldly pursuits such as art, science, and other important interests. This viewpoint implies that true freedom lies in focusing solely on spiritual matters and forsaking earthly endeavors.

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