Christianity .. . sees the necessity for man to have spiritual values and it shows him how to get at those through physical sacraments.

Malcolm Muggeridge
Christianity .. . sees the necessity for man to have...
Christianity .. . sees the necessity for man to have...
Christianity .. . sees the necessity for man to have...
Christianity .. . sees the necessity for man to have...
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This quote from John Calvin shows the direct influence of Christianity on the Renaissance. It also highlights the fact that many of the values of the Renaissance were already present in the Church. Calvin is referring to spiritual and physical elements of Christianity and their effects on value and meaning in life.

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