Quote by Gerald Vann

If you say that the history of the Church is a long succession of scandals, you are telling the truth, though if that is all you say, you are distorting the truth

If you say that the history of the Church is a long successi

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while it is true that the history of the Church has been marked by scandals, only focusing on these scandals would distort the complete truth. The quote implies that there is more to the history of the Church than just scandals, suggesting that there have been positive and important aspects as well. It highlights the importance of fairness and balance in acknowledging and portraying the Church's history.

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Truth History Church

By Gerald Vann

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