Chapter 243 Still needs to work hard
As he wrote, Aljos gritted his teeth and crumpled the previous piece of paper into a ball.
Although, it is true that many of Garris' thoughts have been impacting Archos's old knowledge.
But Aljos was very happy to accept those in the past, because in essence, he was interpreting the Bible in a different way.
It would be great to have another way of interpreting the Bible that is in line with Archos’ thoughts.
The various reform measures proposed by Guerris, such as the professionalization of Palatine and the integration of priests and believers, can also give new vitality to the church.
As a priest, Archos can clearly feel that the church is actually decaying day by day.
Especially the Orthodox Church. During the reign of the Emperor of Cyprus, the Archbishop and Patriarch of the Cyprus Church were almost completely opposed to the lower-class believers.
However, the church system still has to obey Isaac's orders to maintain the other party's rule.
This made Aljos feel great hatred.
He became an accomplice and allowed innocent blood to be shed.
Even Garris advocates the establishment of lower-level gatherings so that lay believers can begin to share some of the authority of priests.
Although Archos was a little uncomfortable with some of his privileges being taken away, he could still accept it.
After all, without believers, there would be no church.
Without believers, a church is not a church at all, but just a pile of stones.
Without believers, bread remains just bread and cannot become the Eucharist.
But this time, Garris, that prophet, that saint, has repeatedly performed miracles in the mortal world.
But tell him Aljos that the people are part of God.
"This is a little too much..."
No matter how he tried to modify Garris's words, Archos could understand what Garris wanted to say after all.
"Isn't this atheism..."
Under the flickering candlelight, Archos took a few deep breaths before he started writing again.
"...Holy one, I have to tell you that perhaps the believers are not ready to accept this 'gospel'."
Gairis is a miracle worker. To re-establish a religious order from scratch will certainly revolutionize the existence of the church system.
Every word he said must have a profound meaning.
Without being able to question Gehrys's correctness, he could only persuade Gehrys. Perhaps many people were not ready to face the "truth".
When he wrote this, he couldn't help but think of the "Sai Liberation Front".
If the "Cypriot Liberation Front" is allowed to learn the contents of Gairis's letter, then in a sense, the birth of the Cyprus Citizens' Assembly will become a foregone conclusion.
Of course, it is also possible that the content in the letter directly frightened Nicholas, so that the other party began to restrain himself.
“Alas...”
Archos couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
Living in the same era as Garris, it feels like you are in a violent storm, and you will be blown away by the wind if you are not careful.
The eternal pillars of the church seem to be crumbling.
……
Nicholas did not receive Gellis’ letter.
After all, Garris is still somewhat self-conscious, and many things are not suitable for discussion with too many people.
Nicholas's theological attainments were not up to the level of having this kind of discussion with Garris.
But Nicholas received a book written by Gareth, which was called "The Social Contract".
In this book, Gehrys puts forward a profound philosophical conception about political power, freedom and equality.
While reading the book, Nicholas also summarized the contents of the book.
There are roughly four principles: 1: Through the social contract, individuals give up some freedoms in exchange for public freedom and collective well-being.
Two: The general will represents the common interests of all citizens and is the basis of the social contract.
Three: Freedom and rights are achieved through joint participation and compliance with the social contract, not through pure personal freedom or external oppression.
Four: The government is the executor of the people's will. A legitimate government can only exist if it embodies people's sovereignty through democratic forms.
"Andre."
Nicholas called to the side.
“What’s wrong?”
“You and Gareth have been together longer, right.”
“Yes.”
"Then what kind of person do you think Garris is?"
"What else can be done, a saint is a saint."
Andre was a little confused.
"Then tell me, does the [Holy One of Jerusalem] value us more, or the church?"
"It should be the church, after all, now, on the island , in fact, it is the church that has the final say.”
Andre pouted.
Although it was said that Garris was the first to lead them to resist, but because Garris later invited the church to join the demonstration, he directly organized a march of 30,000 people and killed Isaac in public.
The Church of Cyprus suddenly gained an immeasurable reputation out of thin air.
After all, the miracle was so straightforwardly displayed in front of 30,000 people on the island of Cyprus!
Under such fanaticism, as the only organization that spans the entire island, the church naturally took over the political power of the entire island.
On the contrary, the FSLN was reduced to a secondary and local existence.
To put it in the words of some people in the FSLN, the church is simply picking fruits and is not authentic.
Of course, this does not mean that it is against the church, let alone dissatisfaction with Garris.
After all, the situation in Cyprus today can be described as prosperous.
“But I want to tell you, maybe Gareth values us more, maybe.”
Nicholas patted the cover of "Social Contract" and seemed confident.
The internal reform and reorganization of FSLN can be said to be imperative.
The originally loose SLFP must be reorganized into a political party with a unified program and strive to promote the true establishment of the Cyprus Citizens’ Assembly.
Although Gairis is nominally the head of state of Cyprus, as far as the current situation is concerned.
The so-called head of state is actually just a false position. Garris has never really given orders on the island of Cyprus as the head of state.
When Garris wanted to mobilize Cyprus' resources, he actually did so through consultation rather than forceful orders.
The island of Cyprus today is essentially in a power vacuum.
The church’s governance of the country is nothing more than a helpless move in a short period of time.
Nicholas is convinced that the "Roman" rule proposed by Gehris will be the future of Cyprus.
The Citizens’ Assembly should be the highest authority in Cyprus.
"The movement has not yet succeeded, we still need to work hard!"
Nicholas bumped fists with Andre.
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