Quote by Francis Schaeffer

In passing, we should note this curious mark of our own age: the only absolute allowed is the absolute insistence that there is no absolute.

In passing, we should note this curious mark of our own age:

Summary

This quote points out the irony and contradiction of our contemporary society. It highlights how our current age often rejects and dismisses absolutes, such as universal truths or moral principles. However, it paradoxically demands absolute adherence to the idea that there are no absolutes. It suggests that this contradiction reflects the relativistic mindset and dogmatism prevalent in our times, where skepticism and doubt are valued more than certainty or firm convictions.

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By Francis Schaeffer

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