“Rules help govern and steer a relationship along, so they're good things. But they become bad things when they become the narrow gate though which the relationship must always pass. When this happens, the rules become the basis for the relationship and, in a sense, become a substitute for the relationship.”
Quote by Miroslav Volf
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Miroslav Volf
Miroslav Volf is a prominent theologian born on September 25, 1956. His research spans across various fields such as religion, ethics, and globalization, profoundly influencing contemporary theology. more
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