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Anglican Quote by N. T. Wright

“I guess, as an Anglican, there's always room to move, which can be a dangerous thing, but also a very healthy thing, because bits of the great biblical tradition which you haven't fully plugged into before you've got the space to grow into... not least, the sacraments.” quote by N. T. Wright
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“I guess, as an Anglican, there's always room to move, which can be a dangerous thing, but also a very healthy thing, because bits of the great biblical tradition which you haven't fully plugged into before you've got the space to grow into... not least, the sacraments.”

N. T. Wright

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lecture on Anglican Tradition, N. T. Wright, 2015

Anglicanism allows flexibility, which can be risky but also promotes growth by opening space for deeper engagement with tradition.

In simple terms: Flexibility can be dangerous yet healthy for spiritual growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness while staying rooted.

Themes

faith flexibility growth

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal faith journey
  • church leadership
  • theological study

Key Concepts

tradition risk spiritual development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance tradition and innovation?
  • What risks does flexibility pose?
A Different Perspective

Too much flexibility may dilute core beliefs.

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