Quote by Robert Rainy

A tendency could not but arise to reconcile with Christian profession a good many modes of life, enjoyments, occupations, social actions and customs, from which the first Christians had recoiled.

A tendency could not but arise to reconcile with Christian p

Summary

This quote suggests that as time passed, there was a growing inclination among Christians to find ways to incorporate their faith into various aspects of their lives and society. It implies that practices, pleasures, and social norms that were initially avoided or disapproved of by the early Christians started to become acceptable or even embraced by the later Christians. This reflects the natural tendency of people to adapt their beliefs and behaviors over time to better align with their desires and the world around them.

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By Robert Rainy

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