For the standard of Christian life was to be strained to a higher pitch; more fasting was required, and more careful separation from the manners and enjoymen...

For the standard of Christian life was to be strained to a higher pitch; more fasting was required, and more careful separation from the manners and enjoyments of the world; celibacy and martyrdom had great value set upon them, and second marriages were prohibited.

quote by Robert Rainy
Submitted by Lucian Velea
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