Humanism Quote by W. Phillip Keller
““It is becoming fashionable to scorn the idea of sin in society. The impact of humanistic thinking is to belittle the concept that man is corrupt. Psychologists and psychiatrists would persuade us that people really are not responsible for their wrongs. Rather, the view of sociologists is that the environment is all wrong. Their cry is, 'Change society and you will get better men and women'. It simply does not happen. Christ's call is, 'Change men and women and you will get a better society'. This does work. It always has.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christ Church, 2018
He argues that societal change alone cannot improve humanity; personal transformation is essential for societal betterment.
In simple terms: Change people, not just society.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal growth.
Themes
morality
societal change
personal responsibility
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- community building
- family life
Key Concepts
theology
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals inspire societal change?
- What personal habits reflect moral integrity?
A Different Perspective
Individual change is slower and harder to achieve.
