Art Quote by Tish Harrison Warren
““In reality, the church has led the way in the art of enjoyment and pleasure. New Testament scholar Ben Witherington points out that it was the church, not Starbucks, that created coffee culture.4 Coffee was first invented by Ethiopian monks—the term cappuccino refers to the shade of brown used for the habits of the Capuchin monks of Italy. Coffee is born of extravagance, an extravagant God who formed an extravagant people, who formed a craft out of the pleasures of roasted beans and frothed milk.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon or Interview, date unknown
The quote links the church’s historical role to the development of coffee culture, suggesting that religious communities fostered enjoyment and pleasure before commercial enterprises.
In simple terms: Church shaped coffee culture before businesses.
Key Takeaway
Recognize spiritual roots of everyday pleasures.
Themes
history
pleasure
religion
culture
economics
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
historical
cultural
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- coffee shop origins
- religious festivals
- culinary traditions
Key Concepts
Christianity
cultural diffusion
material culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does religious tradition shape modern consumer habits?
- What other pleasures have religious institutions cultivated?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the church’s influence compared to other factors.
