Abnormal Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“With the Fall all became abnormal. It is not just that the individual is separated from God by his true moral guilt, but each of us is not what God made us to be. Beyond each of us as individuals, human relationships are not what God meant them to be. And beyond that, nature is abnormal - the whole cause-and-effect significant history is now abnormal. To say it another way: there is much in history now which should not be.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that the fall has distorted humanity, relationships, and the natural order, causing a pervasive abnormality in moral, social, and cosmic dimensions.
In simple terms: The fall made people, bonds, and nature abnormal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the depth of brokenness and seek restoration.
Themes
theity
human nature
relationships
cosmic order
theology
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal guilt
- marriage
- environmental crisis
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Original sin
divine intention
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view reshape your understanding of personal responsibility?
- What steps can be taken to restore natural order?
A Different Perspective
Restoration requires divine intervention and human repentance.
