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Robert H. Schuller was an American televangelist known for his television ministry. Born on September 16, 1926, and passing away on April 2, 2015, Schuller gained widespread popularity with his inspirational sermons and innovative television ministry. His program 'Robert Schuller's Daily Inspiration' became a staple in American households during the 1970s to 1990s.

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“Tremendous human energy is needed to walk God's walk, work God's work, fulfill God's will, and complete his dream for our self-esteem.”

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“I found myself immediately attracted to Pope John Paul II when, upon his election to the Papacy, his published speeches invariably called attention to the need for recognizing the dignity of the human being as a child of God.”

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“The classical error of historical Christianity is that we have never started with the value of the person. Rather, we have started from the 'unworthiness of the sinner', and that starting point has set the stage for the glorification of human shame in Christian theology.”

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“What do I mean by sin? Answer: Any human condition or act that robs God of glory by stripping one of His children of their right to divine dignity. ... I can offer still another answer: 'Sin is any act or thought that robs myself or another human being of his or her self-esteem'.”

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“Classical theology defines sin as 'rebellion against God.' The answer is not incorrect as much as it is shallow and insulting to the human being. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity even if he or she is a 'rebellious sinner'.”

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“The core of original sin, then is LOT - Lack of Trust. Or, it could be considered an innate inability to adequately value ourselves. Label it a 'negative self-image,' but do not say that the central core of the human soul is wickedness. ... positive Christianity does not hold to human depravity, but to human inability.”

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“...the kingdom of God is that invisible collection of committed Christians that transcends cultures, ideologies... and creeds- all bound by the golden commitment to say nothing and do nothing that would attack the self-esteem, the self-respect, and the dignity of any other human being, whether or not they are committed members of the kingdom of God. The dignity of the person then is the irreducible cell of true Christianity.”

“Every human being is born without faith. Faith comes only through the process of making decisions to change before we can be sure it's the right move.”

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Author:Robert H. Schuller

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1926
Died: April 2, 2015
Known for: Televangelist
Quotes: 149

Books & Sources

Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!Related source material

Robert H Schuller: The Inspirational Writings : Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do/Tough Minded Faith for Tender Hearted PeopleRelated source material

Move Ahead with Possibility ThinkingRelated source material

Inspirational Writings of Robert H. SchullerRelated source material

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Prayer: My Soul's Adventure with GodRelated source material

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