“Orthodoxy is idolatry if it means holding the 'correct opinions about God' - 'fundamentalism' is the most extreme and salient example of such idolatry - but not if it means holding faith in the right way, that is, not holding it at all but being held by God, in love and service. Theology is idolatry if it means what we say about God instead of letting ourselves be addressed by what God has to say to us. Faith is idolatrous if it is rigidly self-certain but not if it is softened in the waters of 'doubt.”
Quote by John D. Caputo
Work
What Would Jesus Deconstruct? (The Church and Postmodern Culture): The Good News of Postmodernism for the Church
This book delves into the intersection of postmodern thought and Christian theology, examining how postmodern concepts can inform and reshape religious beliefs and practices. more
Author
John D. Caputo
John D. Caputo is an American philosopher known for his contributions to postmodern philosophy. His research focuses on deconstruction, phenomenology, and religious philosophy. Caputo's works explore the relationship between faith, doubt, and language, having a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and culture. more
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