“I by no means advocate a practice of Christianity in isolation; all Christianity even that of the hermit-is a "social Christianity," but that is only as context, not as end. The Church is in society because men are in society, but the end of the Church is the transformation of men, not society. It is a good thing if a society and government profess genuine Christianity, if its institutions are informed by Christianity, because an example is given thereby to the men who are a part of that society; but a Christian society is not an end in itself, but simply a result of the fact that Christian men live in society”
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Seraphim Rose
Seraphim Rose was a Russian-born American author known for his profound insights into Orthodox theology and philosophy. His works covered a wide range of topics from mystical experiences to social criticism, having a significant impact on contemporary Orthodox thought. more
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