Memorable Quotes from Armazd Stepanian
3 quotesUnity in Division: A Theological Discussion
Catholic Clergyman
It's the foundation of our belief that Christ is most properly referred to as the Son of God. It's the Son of God who takes the sins of the world upon himself, so that the rest of God's children, we imperfect beings, through faith, may enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Eddie Mannix
So, God is - split?
Catholic Clergyman
Yes! And no.
Eastern Orthodox Clergyman
There is unity in division.
Protestant Clergyman
And division in unity.
Eddie Mannix
I'm not sure I follow padre.
Rabbi
Young man, you don't follow for a very simple reason. These men are screwballs.
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Discussion on Fair Depiction of Christ
Eddie Mannix
We don't need to agree on the nature of the deity here. If we could focus on the Christ, whatever his parentage. My question is: is our depiction fair?
Eastern Orthodox Clergyman
I have seen worse.
Eddie Mannix
Reverend?
Protestant Clergyman
There's nothing to offend a - reasonable man.
Eddie Mannix
Father?
Catholic Clergyman
The motion picture teleplay was respectful and exhibited tastefulness and class.
Rabbi
Who made you an expert all of the sudden?
Eddie Mannix
And, what do you think, Rabbi?
Rabbi
Eh? I haven't an opinion.
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The Complexity of Christ's Nature
Eddie Mannix
As for the religious aspect, does the depiction of Christ Jesus cut the mustard?
Catholic Clergyman
Well, the nature of Christ is not quite as simple as your photoplay would have it.
Eddie Mannix
How so, father?
Catholic Clergyman
It's not the case, simply, that Christ is God or God - Christ.
Rabbi
You can say that again! The Nazarene was not God.
Eastern Orthodox Clergyman
He was not not God.
Rabbi
He was a man.
Protestant Clergyman
Part God.
Rabbi
No, sir!
Eddie Mannix
Rabbi, all of us have a little bit of God in us, don't we?
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