Most people catch their presuppositions from their family and surrounding society the way a child catches measles.
Francis SchaefferRead
One of the greatest injustices we do to our young people is to ask them to be conservative. Christianity is not conservative, but revolutionary.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for youth to embrace change and revolutionary ideas rather than adhering to conservative norms.
Francis Schaeffer argues that one of the greatest injustices inflicted upon young people is the expectation to conform to conservative ideals. He suggests that true Christianity is not about maintaining the status quo, but is instead a radical force for change and transformation, challenging societal norms and encouraging young individuals to pursue revolutionary thoughts and actions.
Themes
YouthChangeRevolutionChristianityConservatism
In practice
Example use cases
During a youth conference, this quote can inspire attendees to think beyond traditional boundaries.
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