"We will never save civilisation as long as civilisation is our main object. We must learn to want something else even more."
—C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Monday, August 15, 2005
Quotes Round 6
Concerning the purposeful omission of hell and wrath from his preaching and his uneasiness with the subject in general, this man said:
Very impressive, neofundy. I expected that one to be more difficult. I am continually amazed at how there is nothing new under the sun. I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
Frankly, I'm not only amazed but also ashamed how we (I) have such a paltry grasp of our history.
Bill Hybels
ReplyDeleteJohn Stott
ReplyDeleteI'm going to take the bait and say Joel Osteen, although the quote has an aphoristic quality I wouldn't expect from him.
ReplyDeleteThat would have to be D.L. Moody, I believe.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive, neofundy. I expected that one to be more difficult. I am continually amazed at how there is nothing new under the sun. I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
ReplyDeleteFrankly, I'm not only amazed but also ashamed how we (I) have such a paltry grasp of our history.
I'm ashamed of you too paleo.
ReplyDeleteFrom Bono to Moody.
Just keeping ya' off balance.
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