Saint Gregory of Nyssa Waxes Eloquent on Being Christian

Since, by the goodness of God, we who are called “Christians” have been granted the honor of sharing this name, the greatest, the highest, the most sublime of all names, it follows that each of the titles that express its meaning should be clearly reflected in us. If we are not to lie when we call ourselves “Christians,” we must bear witness to it by our way of living.

—Saint Gregory of Nyssa, Treatise on Christian Perfection

This stands in stark contrast to the British MP who brazenly claimed recently that, “My private religion will continue to have zero direct relevance to my work as an MP representing all my constituents without fear or favour.” I wonder which of these two men flourished more as humans /end sarcasm?? For those with ears to hear, listen and understand.

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