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The Christian who does not now render assistance in following up the victory God has granted proves himself unworthy of divine favours.

— Pope Callixtus III

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Only cowards fear danger; the palm of glory grows nowhere but on the battle-field.

Remark (1458)

I have been chosen for the destruction of the enemies of the Faith.

Away, away with these things! take them for the Turks! Earthenware will do quite as well for me!

Woe, woe to those, whoever they may be, who hinder the cause of the crusade!

We ratify the law, but we condemn your interpretation, for He of whom ye say that He will come—our Lord Jesus Christ—has come, as the Church teaches us and preaches.

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Christianity offers reasons for not fearing death or the universe, and in so doing it fails to teach adequately the virtue of courage.

Bertrand Russell Education and the Social Order (1932)

Christianity neither is, nor ever was, a part of the common law [this quote is referring to English Common Law].

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