"Quietism (from the Latin word quies, repose, inactivity) is the result of false mysticism. It is a theoretical and practical negation of asceticism. The basic principle of quietism is that Christian perfection is found only in a complete passivity of the soul. This passivity applies not only to mental prayer but to spiritual life in general. Any human effort or activity interferes with God's action."

Source: Catholic Culture.

Additionally, practitioners of Quietism offered up no resistance to temptations of the flesh. One can imagine how quickly this heresy resulted in rampant sexual abuses wherever it was implemented, which is one reason why the Church moved quickly to condemn it.

Why should anyone today care about this old heresy?

Where does that leave us today?

What is the current state of the Christian Church?

We will take an honest look at Christendom, or what’s remaining of it.

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