Meaning of the word "the nearer the church, the farther from God" in English
What does "the nearer the church, the farther from God" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the nearer the church, the farther from God
US /ðə ˈnɪrər ðə tʃɜːrtʃ, ðə ˈfɑːrðər frʌm ɡɑːd/
UK /ðə ˈnɪərər ðə tʃɜːtʃ, ðə ˈfɑːðər frəm ɡɒd/
Idiom
used to suggest that those who are most involved with religious institutions or claim to be religious are often the least likely to follow its actual moral or spiritual teachings
Example:
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He spends all his time at the cathedral but treats his neighbors poorly; truly, the nearer the church, the farther from God.
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The scandal involving the bishop proves the old saying: the nearer the church, the farther from God.