Famous Churchman Gave His Son Away<\/b><\/p>\n
Peter Abelard, one of the most famous churchmen of the 12th century, sired a son born to his teenage mistress Heloise. After childbirth, the mother recovered in a convent near Paris. Peter gave the infant to his sister for upbringing, insisting that such drudgery was not suited to him. Said Abelard: \u201cWho intent upon sacred and philosophical reflection could endure the squalling…and constant dirt of little children?\u201d<\/p>\n
On the Father Front, Vol. 4, No. 3, Fall, 1991<\/p>\n
Quotes<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 If you become a lawyer, then I will hang you on the gallows. Because some lawyers are greedy and rob their clients blind, it is almost impossible for lawyers to be saved. It\u2019s difficult enough for theologians. – Martin Luther to his son Martin<\/p>\n
\u2022 If all the theologians in the world were laid end to end, they still wouldn\u2019t reach a conclusion. – Anon<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Word became flesh\u2014and then through theologians it became words again. – Karl Barth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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