--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We have lived for too long in a world…" description: "\"“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 s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aed/n-t-wright-1173_hubris_we-have-lived-for-too-long-in-a-world-an_3010294.jpg" --- # We have lived for too long in a world, and tragically in a… ![“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.” quote by n.t. 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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? 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