Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

It's the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stretch the heavens, that is the Scriptures, like tanners with a hide.

It's the generally accepted privilege of theologians to stre

Summary

This quote by Galileo Galilei highlights the tendency of theologians to interpret and manipulate religious texts such as the Scriptures to fit their own perspectives and agendas. It metaphorically compares theologians to tanners stretching a hide, suggesting that they often stretch or twist the meanings of the Scriptures to suit their beliefs or arguments. Galileo's observation points to the risk of manipulating religious texts to support personal or institutional ideologies rather than seeking objective truths.

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