Adequate Quote by James Luther Adams
“The faith of a church or of a nation is an adequate faith only when it inspires and enables people to give of their time and energy to shape the various institutions - social, economic, and political - of the common life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Faith of the Common Life, 1963
Faith is genuine when it motivates people to contribute to society’s institutions.
In simple terms: Faith that drives social contribution.
Key Takeaway
Channel belief into service.
Themes
faith
community
civic duty
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- political activism
- community building
Key Concepts
sociology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith inspire public service?
- What institutions benefit from your involvement?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be used to justify exclusionary agendas.
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