Christian faith Quote by James K.A. Smith
““Lyotard. The assertion that postmodernity is “incredulity toward metanarratives” is ultimately a claim to be affirmed by the church, pushing us to recover (a) the narrative character of Christian faith, rather than understanding it as a collection of ideas, and (b) the confessional nature of our narrative and the way in which we find ourselves in a world of competing narratives.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Who’s Afraid of Postmodernity? by James K.A. Smith, 2009
Lyotard’s claim about postmodern skepticism invites a Christian reinterpretation that sees faith as a lived story, not just doctrine, emphasizing confession and narrative identity amid competing worldviews.
In simple terms: Postmodern doubt pushes Christians to view faith as a personal story.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith as a narrative confession.
Themes
faith
postmodernism
storytelling
identity
theology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
narrative identity
confession
metanarratives
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing faith as a story change daily practice?
- Can narrative confession coexist with doctrinal truth?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook the value of critical distance from grand narratives.
