Atheism Quote by Clark H. Pinnock
““Atheism is partly the result of bad theology, an unpaid bill resulting from failures in depicting God. It is not surprising that many have rejected God when there has been so little to attract them to him. Perhaps they would not reject as readily the God disclosed in Jesus Christ, who is an event of loving relationally and relates readily to the temporal world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology, Clark H. Pinnock, 2005
Bad theology creates a gap that leads some to reject God; a relational, loving depiction of God in Christ could bridge that gap.
In simple terms: Poor theology pushes people away; a loving Christ can draw them in.
Key Takeaway
Present God as relational and loving.
Themes
theology
faith
rejection
relationality
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
theological
apologetic
When to use this quote
- Church outreach
- interfaith dialogue
- personal evangelism
Key Concepts
Christian apologetics
theodicy
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can theology be more relational?
- What aspects of Christ’s love are most compelling?
A Different Perspective
Faith may persist despite intellectual arguments.
