Being true Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“In face of this modern nihilism, Christians are often lacking in courage. We tend to give the impression that we will hold on to the outward forms whatever happens, even if God really is not there. But the opposite ought to be true of us, so that people can see that we demand the truth of what is there and that we are not dealing merely with platitudes. In other words, it should be understood that we take this question of truth and personality so seriously that if God were not there we would be among the first of those who had the courage to step out of the queue.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “A Christian Manifesto” by Francis Schaeffer, 1978
True courage means confronting the absence of God, not clinging to empty rituals.
In simple terms: Courage is questioning faith.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth even if it challenges belief.
Themes
faith
courage
truth
authenticity
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal doubt
- public discourse
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you doubted the divine?
- How can believers maintain integrity without relying on rituals?
A Different Perspective
Questioning faith can alienate community and cause personal crisis.
