We have before us the fiendishness of business competition and the world war, passion and wrongdoing, antagonism between classes and moral depravity within them, economic tyranny above and the slave spirit below.
Karl BarthRead
In the Church of Jesus Christ there can and should be no non-theologians.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everyone in the church should engage with theological concepts and discussions.
Karl Barth emphasizes the importance of theological understanding within the Church of Jesus Christ. He argues that all members should actively participate in theological discourse, as a profound understanding of faith is essential for the community's growth and functioning.
Themes
TheologyChurchFaithUnderstandingCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a church seminar, I might use this quote to encourage deeper theological discussions.
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