Hubris Quote by n.t. Wright
““We have lived for too long in a world, and tragically in a Church, where the wills and affections of human beings are regarded as sacrosanct as they stand, where God is required to command what we already love, and to promise what we already desire.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope, 2008
Human wills and desires are treated as sacred, demanding God to command what we already love and promise what we already desire.
In simple terms: Human desires seen as sacred.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate divine authority vs. human desire.
Themes
theology
human agency
divine command
spiritual ethics
religious critique
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith formation
- ethical decision making
- church doctrine review
- personal spiritual practice
Key Concepts
systematic theology
philosophy of religion
anthropology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance human desire with divine will?
- What implications for moral autonomy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook divine transcendence.
