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Ideas for 'works', 'Conceptions of Truth' and 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism'

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29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / a. Christianity

20719	Punish the heretic, but be indulgent to the sinner [Weber]
	Full Idea: The rule of the Catholic church is 'punishing the heretic, but indulgent of the sinner'.
	From: Max Weber (The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism [1904], 1)
	A reaction: Weber cites this as if it is a folklore saying. It seems to fit the teachings of Jesus, who is intensely keen on unwavering faith, but very kind to those who stray morally. Hence Graham Greene novels, all about sinners.

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

16713	Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]
	Full Idea: Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics.
	From: Tertullian (works [c.200]), quoted by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 20.2

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]
	Full Idea: I believe because it is absurd ('Credo quia absurdum est').
	From: Tertullian (works [c.200]), quoted by Robert Fogelin - Walking the Tightrope of Reason n4.2
	A reaction: This seems to be a rather desperate remark, in response to what must have been rather good hostile arguments. No one would abandon the support of reason if it was easy to acquire. You can't deny its engaging romantic defiance, though.