"Whatever the theologians say, it is not difficult to understand that the Christian doctrine was finally established by the power of kings and emperors; the theological dogmas, which were supposed to be pleasing to God, were preached every time with the help of force; true proved to be that religion which was preached by the emperor; a believer was considered to be one who possessed sufficient power and authority to destroy the declared enemies of God Himself.
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Whatever the theologians say, it is not difficult to understand that the Christian doctrine was finally established by the power of kings and emperors; the theological dogmas, which were supposed to be pleasing to God, were preached every time with the help of force; true proved to be that religion which was preached by the emperor; a believer was considered to be one who possessed sufficient power and authority to destroy the declared enemies of God Himself.
""Orice ar spune teologii, nu este greu să înțelegem că, doctrina creștină s-a instaurat într-un final prin puterea regilor și împăraților; dogmele teologice, care se presupunea a fi plăcute lui Dumnezeu, se propovăduiau de fiecare dată cu ajutorul forței; adevărată se dovedea a fi acea religie care era propovăduită de împărat; credincios se considera a fi acela care deținea destulă putere și autoritate pentru a-i distruge pe cei declarați dușmani ai lui Dumnezeu Însuși."