“Narcissism and Christianity have little in common, yet the Romantic paradigm of artistic creativity, particularly in light of subsequent Freudian ideas, has tended to foster its share of narcissism. It was the tragic fate of Narcissus that he was so preoccupied with self that he could not appreciate God, nature, or the other.” LittlesIdeasSelfLightCultureCommonChristianityCreativityFateShareAppreciateArtisticTragicNarcissismParadigmNarcissusArtistic CreativityGod NatureTragic Fate Author:John Walford
“While some who downplay Christ's divinity have imagined Jesus as a great social worker 'being kind to old ladies, small dogs and little children,' orthodox Christianity has not wanted Jesus to have a political message.” KindChildrenLittlesWantedPoliticalJesusSocialChristChristianityDogMessagesWorkersDivinityOrthodoxBe KindSocial WorkerOld LadyOrthodox ChristianitySmall Dogs Author:N. T. Wright
“Regardless of what you want to call it, guys need some type of spirituality they can grab onto. If it's Christianity, which is a very structured approach, or if it's something that's a little more open-ended... like, Zen's something you can make yourself a part of. You can interpret it for yourself, like Taoism and stuff like that.” IfsWantNeedsLittlesGuySpiritualityStuffChristianityTypeApproachWhat You WantTaoism Author:Barry Zito
“Most people believe that the Christian commandments are intentionally a little too severe” PeopleBelieveLittlesChristianChristianityCommandmentsSevere Author:Soren Kierkegaard
“Christianity is a marketable product. It has very little to do with Jesus Christ. I'm sure it has nothing to do with Jesus Christ at all - what the experience was like to be around the guy.” LittlesGuyJesusChristChristianityProductsJesus Christ Author:Frederick Lenz
“We care so little of other people than even Christianity urges us to do good for the love of God.” PeopleLittlesCareChristianityGod LoveUrges Author:Cesare Pavese