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to business at once. I do not deny that I disagree with the teaching of
the Church. I used to agree with it, and then left off doing so. But
with my whole heart I wish to be in the truth and will at once accept it
if you show it to me.
FATHER GERÁSIM. How is it you say you don't believe the teaching of the
Church? What is there to believe in, if not the Church?
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. God and His law, given to us in the Gospels.
FATHER GERÁSIM. The Church teaches that very law.
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. If it did so, I should believe in the Church, but
unfortunately it teaches the contrary.
FATHER GERÁSIM. The Church cannot teach the contrary, because it was
established by the Lord himself. It is written, "I give you power," and,
"
Upon this rock I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not
prevail against it."
NICHOLAS IVÁNOVICH. That was not said in this connection at all, and
proves nothing. But even if we were to admit that Christ established the
Church, how do I know that it was your Church?
FATHER GERÁSIM. Because it is said, "Where two or three are gathered
together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
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