Barrier Quote by Karl Barth
“When the frontier between God and man, the last inexorable barrier and obstacle, is not closed, the barrier between what is normal and what is perverse is opened.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Church Dogmatics, Volume I, 1932
The quote suggests that when divine limits are not absolute, moral boundaries become fluid, allowing what was once seen as normal to be seen as perverse.
In simple terms: When God’s limits aren’t fixed, moral lines blur.
Key Takeaway
Question rigid moral absolutes.
Themes
theology
ethics
philosophy
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
analytical
theological
When to use this quote
- Debates on religious doctrine
- Legal reforms
- Cultural shifts
- Personal moral decisions
- Social activism
Key Concepts
Divine-human relation
Moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define “normal” when divine authority is questioned?
- What are the risks of blurring moral boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a clear distinction between divine and human realms, which may not hold universally.
