Quotes of: Christian-right Keyword

Nevertheless, in a passage that is very often commented upon because it summarizes the entire salvific economy of faith, the Apostle calls Christ the 'pioneer and perfecter of our faith' (Heb. 12:2), because he has to accomplish the same act as the C...

The Christian and Anxiety

Christian: It's a little bit funny. Satine: What? Christian: This feeling inside. I'm not one of those who can easily hide. Is this ok? Is this what you want? Satine: Ah, poetry. Yes, this it what I want naughty words. Christian: I don't have much mo...

Moulin Rouge!

The science, the art, the jurisprudence, the chief political and social theories, of the modern world have grown out of Greece and Rome—not by favour of, but in the teeth of, the fundamental teachings of early Christianity, to which science, art, a...

Agnosticism and Christianity and Other Essays

There is a quality of lightness, easiness, and in some sense blatant unseriousness that pervades Classical Christianity's dialogue with modernity. The Christian intellect has no reason to be intimidated in the presence of later-stage modernity. Chris...

After Modernity What?: Agenda for Theology

Prominent Christians in Constantine's time waited to be baptized until their deathbeds lest they commit a "major"sin that couldn't be forgiven of those already baptized. Others felt anyone who did anything to avoid martyrdom were apostates had no val...

From Jesus to Christianity: A History of the Early Church

It is a sinful abomination for one part of the world's Christians to grow richer year by year while our brothers and sisters ache and suffer for lack of minimal health care, minimal education, and even—in some cases—enough food to escape starvati...

Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity

I’ve often wondered where Jesus would apply His hastily made whip if He were to visit our culture. My guess is that it would not be money-changing tables in the temple that would feel His wrath, but the display racks in Christian bookstores.

Lifeviews: Make a Christian Impact on Culture and Society

Christian, how did you enjoy comfort before? Was the creature anything to you but a conduit, a pipe, that conveyed God's goodness to you? 'The pipe is cut off,' says God, 'come to me, the fountain, and drink immediately.' Though the beams are taken a...

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

The Christian who is not diligently involved in a serious study of Scripture is simply inadequate as a disciple of Christ. To be an adequate Christian and competent in the things of God we must do more than attend “sharing sessions” and “bless ...

R.C. Sproul

Yes, the long war on Christianity. I pray that one day we may live in an America where Christians can worship freely! In broad daylight! Openly wearing the symbols of their religion... perhaps around their necks? And maybe -- dare I dream it? -- mayb...

Jon Stewart

What is the Christian's responsibility to this world? Is the Christian's responsibility simply, as the "Great Commission" suggests, to share the Good News of God's Kingdom to others, with the goal of making disciples of all nations and perhaps also, ...

Dean C.Curry

Since God is truth, a contempt for truth is equally a contempt for God.

A Christian Philosophy of Education

The Christian life is participation in the encounter of Christ with the world.

Ethics

Prayer unaccompanied by perseverance leads to no result.

Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols

Artists are often the barometers of society.

Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity

Woe to him who doesn't know this Christian faith is bourgeois.

Poems

I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. 'Less is more' remains my mantra.

Stephane Rolland

I am a Christian. I know I am a Christian, knowing that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

Ronnie Milsap

I'm working 24 hours a day. I have had a house in Tunisia for 20 years, and I never have time to go because there are collections, fittings.

Azzedine Alaia

The truth is the real Christian experience is truly about repenting every day because there is no Christian that doesn't sin.

Stephen Baldwin

Let's just say beauty inspires me. But I like all beauty - I think it really comes from the inside out.

Donatella Versace