Almighty god Quote by Richard Rohr
““The Christian God’s power comes through his powerlessness and humility. Our God is much more properly called all-vulnerable than almighty, which we should have understood by the constant metaphor of “Lamb of God” found throughout the New Testament. But unfortunately, for the vast majority, he is still “the man upstairs,” a substantive noun more than an active verb. In my opinion, this failure is at the basis of the vast expansion of atheism, agnosticism, and practical atheism we see in the West today. “If God is almighty, then I do not like the way this almighty God is running the world,” most modern people seem to be saying. They do not know that the Trinitarian revolution never took root! We still have a largely pagan image of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Eternity in the Heart by Richard Rohr, 2012
The quote argues that Christian theology misrepresents God as powerful rather than vulnerable, leading to disillusionment and secularism.
In simple terms: God is portrayed as weak and humble, not all‑powerful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine vulnerability to restore faith.
Themes
theology
faith
secularism
humility
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal spirituality
- interfaith dialogue
- academic study
Key Concepts
Trinitarianism
metaphor
religious perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing God as vulnerable change your worship?
- What role does humility play in modern faith?
A Different Perspective
The claim overlooks diverse Christian traditions that already emphasize humility.
