To: annalex; Forest Keeper
A quote from the Fathers is historical evidence of what the early Church believed. I hope you don't mind me jumping in, but do you quote any of the Donatist's as well? I think their view of historical events and their causes might differ.
4,696 posted on
04/01/2008 3:45:25 PM PDT by
wmfights
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To: wmfights; Forest Keeper
Since they were heretical, naturally I wouldn't quote them as expressing a belief of the Church, but quoting, for example St. Augustine debating them would indeed explain their heresy and the view taken by the Church.
See On Baptism, Against the Donatists.
4,698 posted on
04/01/2008 4:22:13 PM PDT by
annalex
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