Angel Quote by Paris Reidhead
“This philosophical postulate that the end of all being is the happiness of man has been sort-of covered over with evangelical terms and biblical doctrine - until God reigns in heaven for the happiness of man, Jesus Christ was incarnate for the happiness of man, all the angels exist and ... everything is for the happiness of man - and I submit to you that this is unchristian.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Happiness of Man” by Paris Reidhead, 1975
The doctrine that human happiness is the ultimate purpose is conflated with evangelical language, making it seem unchristian.
In simple terms: Human happiness as divine purpose is misinterpreted.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper theological understanding beyond slogans.
Themes
theology
purpose
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith discussions
- spiritual counseling
- academic study
Key Concepts
Christology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does happiness mean in your faith?
- How can doctrine be expressed authentically?
A Different Perspective
Simplification can obscure nuanced belief.
