Perhaps relativity and quantum theory will be special or limiting cases or appearances of some deeper, more fundamental essence. (religion-online.org)
This alone is an element of freedom and democracy in the fundamental essence of the Church which does not, indeed, render the question of democracy in the Church superfluous, but which makes it much less vital, as is also the case in other free associations. (religion-online.org)
Its fundamental essence is that of a loving «letting be.» (religion-online.org)