Danger Quote by Herman Bavinck
““there is great danger that modern culture, progressing in its anti-supernaturalistic course, will be stirred against the steadfastness of believers and attempt to accomplish by oppression what it cannot obtain by reasoning and argument.””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Reformed Dogmatics, 1905
Modern culture’s anti‑supernatural stance challenges believers, leading to oppression when reason alone cannot persuade.
In simple terms: Culture opposes faith, using force when logic fails.
Key Takeaway
Engage culture with both reason and lived testimony.
Themes
faith
culture
oppression
reason
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- public discourse
- education
- media outreach
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers respond without coercion?
- What role does reason play in faith dialogues?
A Different Perspective
Oppression may backfire, causing resistance rather than conversion.
