Christianity Quote by Donald Miller
““The person who believes the sum of his morality involves gay marriage and abortion alone, and neglects health care and world trade and the environment and loving his neighbor and feeding the poor is, by definition, a theological liberal, because he takes what he wants from Scripture and ignores the rest.””
About This Quote
The quote critiques selective morality, accusing those who cherry‑pick issues from scripture while ignoring others of being theological liberals.
In simple terms: Selective moral focus is hypocritical.
Key Takeaway
Avoid cherry‑picking moral issues.
Themes
ethics
religion
politics
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- policy making
- faith communities
- social activism
Key Concepts
theological liberalism
selective morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Which moral issues are often overlooked?
- How can we foster holistic moral thinking?
A Different Perspective
Simplifying complex moral frameworks can mislead.
