Compassion Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“There is nothing more ugly than an orthodoxy without understanding or compassion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1978
Blind adherence to doctrine without empathy leads to cruelty and division.
In simple terms: Dogma without compassion is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding before insisting on belief.
Themes
religion
empathy
dogma
Mood
thoughtful
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- interfaith dialogue
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
compassion
critical thinking
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance conviction with compassion?
- What practices foster empathetic understanding?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be seen as weakness by strict traditionalists.
