The First Society Quotes

“If Catholics would simply live the Sacrament of Matrimony for one generation, we would witness a transformation of society and have a Christian culture.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order

“good. A society that gets marriage wrong will not remain free for long: the family is the training ground for the virtues that make free societies possible. Consider especially the necessity of trust in economic relationships.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order

“Nisbet recognized that communities that serve important social functions in our lives, such as families and parishes and social clubs, give structure to our day-to-day living, and thus contribute to our identity. But when the functions of these communities fade or are replaced, such as by the government, their strength as identity-forming institutions fades as well.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order

“All human societies eventually take on the form and structure of the families that comprise them. A disintegrating culture of marriage will lead to a disintegrating society. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Just look around.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order

“One of the most important roles the family plays is as the first place where young people grow accustomed to considering the needs of other individuals and the community ahead of themselves.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order

“The consummation of the marriage is, in a real and radical way, a new beginning—the creation of a new family that is a reflection of the original creation of all humanity, except this time we participate with God. Whether or not God blesses the union with children, the couple has created something new that has never been before or will be again. This participation in God’s creative power is the foundation of human society.”
― Scott Hahn, The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order