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“Who should listen to discussions of theology? Those for whom it is a serious undertaking, not just another subject like any other for entertaining small-talk, after the races, the theater, songs, food, and sex: for there are people who count chatter on theology and clever deployment of arguments as one of their amusements.”

Quote by Gregory of Nazianzus

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Gregory of Nazianzus

Gregory of Nazianzus (330-390 AD) was an influential Christian saint, theologian, and poet. He is renowned for his contributions to the doctrine of the Trinity within Christian theology. Born in Nazianzus, Asia Minor, he was the brother of Basil of Caesarea, another prominent theologian. His writings and sermons are still widely referenced in the Christian church today. more

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