Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

For them it's out-of-date and outmoded to perform miracles; teaching the people is too like hard work, interpreting the holy scriptures is for schoolmen and praying is a waste of time; to shed tears is weak and womanish, to be needy is degrading; to suffer defeat is a disgrace and hardly fitting for one who scarcely permits the greatest of kings to kiss the toes of his sacred feet; and finally, death is an unattractive prospect, and dying on a cross would be an ignominious end.

For them it's out-of-date and outmoded to perform miracles;

Summary

This quote criticizes a certain group of people who consider performing miracles, teaching, interpreting holy scriptures, praying, showing vulnerability, and experiencing defeat as outdated, wasteful, weak, and dishonorable. Additionally, it argues that these individuals do not view death with appeal and fear dying on a cross as a shameful way to die. The quote suggests that this group prioritizes their image, power, and control, while disregarding spiritual and human values.

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