Useless Logomachies

[LightHammer]

'We Christians therefore hold the mystery not in the wisdom of Greek arguments, but in the power of faith richly supplied to us by God through Jesus Christ. And to show that this statement is true, behold now, without having learned letters, we believe in God, knowing through His works His providence over all things. And to show that our faith is effective, so now we are supported by faith in Christ, but you by professional logomachies. The portents of the idols among you are being done away, but our faith is extending everywhere. You by your arguments and quibbles have converted none from Christianity to Paganism. We, teaching the faith on Christ, expose your superstition, since all recognise that Christ is God and the Son of God. You by your eloquence do not hinder the teaching of Christ. But we by the mention of Christ crucified put all demons to flight, whom you fear as if they were gods. Where the sign of the Cross is , magic is weak and witchcraft has no strength."

St. Athony the Great, Monk and Desert Father

I'm reading his biography written by St. Athanasius of Alexandria and this selection really jumped out at me. I immediately thought of this forum and the years and hours spent arguing over and over again with athiests and other non-Christians. In my search for greater understanding of God and His Church I have often times failed to simply slow down and be in awe of them; to sort of appreciate the glory of the two.

I'll let the beauty of the monk's words stand on their own. If you all have any other pieces from scripture or saints that kind of echoes with this please share them.

That God may be glorified and Man edified,

LightHammer

[Catholica]

Had to look it up!

lo·gom·a·chy
noun \lō-ˈgä-mə-kē\
plural lo·gom·a·chies
Definition of LOGOMACHY
1
: a dispute over or about words
2
: a controversy marked by verbiage

[LightHammer]

 

I had to look it up too when I was reading.

[Catholica]

I had to look it up too when I was reading.

Should we have a logomachy about the meaning of the word "logomachy"  :P

[LightHammer]

I had to look it up too when I was reading.

Should we have a logomachy about the meaning of the word "logomachy"  :P

And so the regressus begins again.lol

[FireSword]

I had to look it up too when I was reading.

Should we have a logomachy about the meaning of the word "logomachy"  :P

Ha, the wordmasters have been Trumped