Christianity Quote by Rudolf Karl Bultmann
““Can Christian preaching expect modern man to accept the mythical view of the world as true? To do so would be both senseless and impossible. It would be senseless, because there is nothing specifically Christian in the mythical view of the world as such. It is simply the cosmology of a pre-scientific age.””
About This Quote
Source Theology Lecture, 1950s
He argues that modern audiences cannot accept a mythic worldview as factual because it lacks Christian specificity and belongs to pre‑scientific cosmology.
In simple terms: Mythic worldviews clash with modern, scientific thinking.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the need for contemporary, evidence‑based belief systems.
Themes
faith
myth
science
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Sermons
- academic debates
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Christian theology
philosophy of religion
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can myth serve metaphorical purposes today?
- How to reconcile faith with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss valuable symbolic meanings of myths.
