Quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar

But the issue is not only life and death but our existence before God and our being judged by him. All of us were sinners before him and worthy of condemnation.

But the issue is not only life and death but our existence b

Summary

This quote highlights that the significance of life goes beyond mere mortality and extends to religious beliefs and eternal judgment. It emphasizes that every individual, as sinners, is inherently guilty and deserving of punishment in the eyes of God. It speaks to the understanding that our existence holds a spiritual dimension, where our actions and choices are weighed against a moral compass. Overall, the quote emphasizes the theological perspective on human existence, sinfulness, and the potential consequences in the afterlife.

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Death

By Hans Urs von Balthasar

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