817. In fact, “in this one and only Church of God from its very beginnings there arose certain rifts, which the Apostle strongly censures as damnable. But in subsequent centuries much more serious dissensions appeared and large communities became separated from full communion with the Catholic Church – for which, often enough, men of both sides were to blame.”269 The ruptures that wound the unity of Christ’s Body – here we must distinguish heresy, apostasy, and schism270 – do not occur without human sin:
Where there are sins, there are also divisions, schisms, heresies, and disputes. Where there is virtue, however, there also are harmony and unity, from which arise the one heart and one soul of all believers.271
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
122. What are the results of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?
117. Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?
49. How do the three divine Persons work?
2. Why does man have a desire for God?
482. What is required for earthly peace?
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
244. Does the Church need places in order to celebrate the liturgy?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?
