Knowledge of god Quote by Kyriacos C. Markides
““We lost the knowledge of God,” he went on to say, “at the moment when we transformed the Ecclesia from experience into theology, from a living reality into moralistic principles, good values, and high ideals. When that happened,” Father Maximos said humorously, “we became like tin cans with nothing inside.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Transcendent God” by Kyriacos C. Markides, 1999
When faith becomes abstract doctrine rather than lived experience, spirituality empties like a tin can.
In simple terms: Faith turned into empty doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize lived spiritual practice.
Themes
spirituality
religion
experience
dogma
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious education
- personal meditation
- church reform
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions keep faith vibrant?
- What practices keep spirituality alive?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating believers.
![“refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and I lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed one). —2 CORINTHIANS 10:5” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f85/joyce-meyer-123_knowledge-of-god_refute-arguments-and-theories-and-reason_129576.jpg)
