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ˈleɪ ɪ tilaity
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Princeton's WordNet
laity, temporaltynoun
in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
Synonyms:
temporality, temporaltyAntonyms:
clergy
Dictionary of English Synonymes
laitynoun
Synonyms:
laymen, body of the people, the people (as distinguished from the clergy)
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All professions are conspiracies against the laity.
My biggest concern is that not only the church, but the laity, the parents will think, 'OK, this was a problem of the past. We'll lower our guard,' until we're certain that this problem has been dealt with completely, we have to remain vigilant. We have to push for reform, for change.
Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity.
I don't see how that's going to satisfy the laity.
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