Quote for Thought

Friday, October 31, 2008

You are a Christian only so long as you constantly pose critical questions to the society you live in ... so long as you stay unsatisfied with the status quo and keep saying that a new world is yet to come.

- Henri Nouwen

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Throughout the entire Bible there are verses urging us to seek wisdom. We will never be at a place of complete understanding. We are merely the students of a great Teacher. There is always more for us to learn. I love this quote because it reminds us that it is good to question. It is ok to let our dissatisfaction shape our desire for something greater.

Kevin said...

I agree Karli.

I also like that it defines Christianity as an action, as a way of living. You are Christian only so long as you constantly pose critical questions to the society you live in - staying engaged and in conversation with your culture.