Quote by Eliza Farnham

Our own theological Church, as we know, has scorned and vilified the body till it has seemed almost a reproach and a shame to have one, yet at the same time has credited it with power to drag the soul to perdition.

Our own theological Church, as we know, has scorned and vili

Summary

This quote highlights the contradictory view of the body within the writer's theological Church. They point out that the Church has historically belittled and criticized the body, making it appear as something unworthy and disgraceful. However, paradoxically, the Church also attributes the body with the ability to lead the soul towards damnation. The quote suggests a tension between the negative perception of the physical body and its perceived influence on spiritual well-being, prompting reflection on the complex relationship between spirituality and the physical self.

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