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.
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Religion is the possibility of the removal of every ground of confidence except confidence in God alone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that true faith relies solely on confidence in God, dismissing any other sources of assurance.
Karl Barth's quote emphasizes that genuine religion focuses on placing unwavering trust and confidence in God, excluding reliance on any worldly or external factors. This perspective highlights the idea that all other forms of confidence can falter, but faith in God is steadfast and serves as a foundational belief that transcends all uncertainties.
Themes
FaithConfidenceGodReligionTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to inspire faith among the congregation.
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