Judaism Quote by Roger E. Olson
““Someone has said that no theology is worth believing that cannot be preached standing in front of the gates of Auschwitz. I, for one, could not stand at those gates and preach a version of God’s sovereignty that makes the extermination of six million Jews, including many children, a part of the will and plan of God such that God foreordained and rendered it certain.18 I want young Calvinists (and others) to know and at least come to terms with the inevitable and unavoidable consequences of what this radical form of Reformed theology teaches. And I want to give their friends and relatives and Spiritual mentors ammunition to use in undermining their sometimes overconfidence in the solidity of their belief system.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Theological critique, 2021
Radical Reformed theology can make God responsible for the Holocaust, a view that must be challenged and contextualized.
In simple terms: Some theology dangerously links divine will to evil events.
Key Takeaway
Critically examine and reject harmful doctrines.
Themes
theology
ethics
history
extremism
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- seminary education
- public discourse
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
moral responsibility
historical trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers address harmful doctrines?
- What role should history play in theology?
A Different Perspective
Faith traditions may resist confronting uncomfortable truths.
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