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On Baptism, against the Donatists

Blessed Augustine, NPNF I.4

Likewise Felix of Buslacene said: “In admitting heretics without the baptism of the …

Likewise Felix of Buslacene said: “In admitting heretics without the baptism of the Church, let no one prefer custom to reason and truth; because reason and truth always prevail to the exclusion of custom.”1 Nothing could be better, if it be reason, and if it be truth; but this we shall see presently. Meanwhile, it is clear from the words of this man also that the custom was the other way.

Notes

  1. Conc. Carth. sec. 63.

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