"The Ecclesiastical Separatists" explores ecclesiastics and the church. Ecclesiastics are described as individuals involved in the governance, doctrine, and rituals of the church, serving as interpreters of sacred texts and mediators between the divine and the congregation. They uphold religious laws and maintain continuity with theological and liturgical heritage.
In contrast, saints (in the Catholic tradition) are venerated for their extraordinary holiness, virtue, or martyrdom, often recognized posthumously for their closeness to the divine and acts of compassion. While ecclesiastics operate within the structured life of the church, saints inspire through personal example, embodying ideals that transcend institutional boundaries.
The tension between the church and the state, is also discussed. It argues that the church's true growth and spiritual maturity comes only after responsibility for the church is transferred to the body of believers, the saints. In effect, The Ecclesiastical Separatists argue for a church that self-governs because only by this means, can the church separate from the state.
