Saints

The bones of saints are still regarded superstitiously, as relics hold power for believers on pilgrimages. 88:2.1

The evolutionary origin of sainthood mirrors the transformation of mortal man into the image and likeness of God. 85:6.3

The cult of continence, practiced by saints, has adversely influenced many religions, particularly Christianity. 89:3.6

Religion, overshadowed by the church, created a galaxy of saints as a spiritual menace in the galaxy of belief. 195:4.2

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Marriage, the lesser evil 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:2,9.
• Man not touch woman 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:1.
• Paul would like all men be single as he is 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:7.
• Good for singles & widows 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:8.
• Paul speaks by permission 89:3.6 — 1 Co 7:6.