Best Brian D. McLaren Quotes
- Jesus was short on sermons, long on conversations; short on answers, long on questions; short on abstraction and propositions, long on stories and parables; short… Abstraction
- This is why I believe that many of our current eschatologies, intoxicated by dubious interpretations of John’s Apocalypse are not only ignorant and wrong, but… Apocalypse
- I don't think we've got the gospel right yet. What does it mean to be 'saved'? When I read the Bible, I don't see it… Accepted
- ...the tragedy of consumerism: one acquires more and more things without taking the time to ever see and know them, and thus one never truly… Acquires
- About the book of Job: If it were today, God might be asking "How does DNA carry traits? How are instincts passed on in animals?… Absolute
- I’m sure I am wrong about many things, although I’m not sure exactly which things I’m wrong about. I’m even sure I’m wrong about what… Cases
- At their best, religious and spiritual communities help us discover this pure and naked spiritual encounter. At their worst, they simply make us more ashamed,… Ashamed
- You might tell me that you have been engaging in some deep questioning and theological rethinking.1 You can no longer live with the faith you… Actual
- We’re seeking — imperfectly at every turn, no doubt — an incarnational theology, a theology that brings radical good news of great joy for all… Abounds
- We must never underestimate our power to be wrong when talking about God, when thinking about God, when imagining God, whether in prose or in… Admits
- There are many types of pain. The only one that aspirin won't help is a hurting heart. That's why there is alcohol Alcohol