Agreement Quote by Karl Lehmann
“I believe that Orthodoxy has been thinking lately, and despite other impressions, that we can't have full sacramental communion if we don't first have a fundamental agreement on the question of the primacy, that still isn't there.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Theological Forum, Karl Lehmann, 2015
Highlights need for doctrinal agreement before full communion.
In simple terms: Agreement needed before unity.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground on core doctrines.
Themes
theology
unity
doctrine
ecumenism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theological
academic
When to use this quote
- church councils
- interfaith dialogues
- ecumenical negotiations
Key Concepts
primacy of authority
sacramental theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is doctrinal consensus essential for unity?
- How can churches balance doctrine and practice?
A Different Perspective
Some may view agreement as secondary to lived practice.
