Christian Quote by Brian D. McLaren
“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 poetry. A generous orthodoxy, in contrast to the tense, narrow, or controlling orthodoxies of so much of Christian history, doesn't take itself too seriously. It is humble. It doesn't claim too much. It admits it walks with a limp.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A New Kind of Christianity, Brian D. McLaren, 2001
Recognizing human fallibility in theological discourse encourages humility and openness, preventing dogmatic rigidity.
In simple terms: Admitting we can be wrong about God keeps faith humble.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in spiritual discussions.
Themes
humility
theology
open‑mindedness
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- personal prayer
- academic theology
- public preaching
Key Concepts
orthodoxy
limp
generous faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance humility with conviction?
- When does openness become indecisiveness?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on humility may lead to relativism or indecision.
