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“Even Bertrand Russell, who fancied he saw flaws in Christ's character, confessed nonetheless that 'What the world needs is love, Christian love, or compassion.' But this belies a belief in what most others acknowledge, namely, that Christ was the perfect manifestation of the virtue of love.” quote by Norman Geisler
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“Even Bertrand Russell, who fancied he saw flaws in Christ's character, confessed nonetheless that 'What the world needs is love, Christian love, or compassion.' But this belies a belief in what most others acknowledge, namely, that Christ was the perfect manifestation of the virtue of love.”

Norman Geisler

About This Quote

Source Book: Christian Theology, Norman Geisler, 1998

The quote emphasizes that love, especially Christian love, is the essential need of the world, and that Christ exemplifies this virtue.

In simple terms: Love is the world’s greatest need, embodied by Christ.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and share compassionate love.

Themes

faith love virtue compassion

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational theological

When to use this quote

  • missionary work
  • counseling
  • community building
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

Christian theology ethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we practice genuine Christian love today?
  • What barriers prevent us from showing compassion?
A Different Perspective

Some view love as insufficient without action; love may be idealized.

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