These are quotes which stood out to me, possibly for use in a sermon someday. Their presence here does not mean I agree with them, it merely shows that I might want to reference them later. The default view is five random selections. Use the tag list on the right to view all quotes relevant to that theme.
Life can be only understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.
id: 483 | source: Anonymous | tags: Perspective, Wisdom
The present tax code is about 10 times longer than the Bible, a lot more complicated, and, unlike the Bible, contains no good news.
"In probably the strongest studies on this point, Astin (1972b, 1977a) found (net of other personal and background factors) significantly greater than expected decreases in conventional religious affiliation and in religiousness (that is, praying and reading the Bible) among students attending selective or prestigious schools." p 303 "The likelihood of changing to no religious preference was also highest at so-called elite institutions." p 303
If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.
When I was chairman of the national Youth for Christ I asked a young man why they were trying to destroy the traditions of the church with contemporary music and casual dress, he replied "Mr. Smith, we are not trying to destroy the traditions of the faith but we're not willing to perpetuate them without the experience that created them." Excellent answer.
id: 2638 | source: Fred Smith, Breakfast With Fred | tags: Culture, Postmodernism