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Francis Schaeffer was an American theologian and philosopher known for founding the L'Abri community and for his work in promoting evangelical Christianity. His writings addressed issues of faith, culture, and philosophy, advocating for a holistic approach to Christian living and thought. Schaeffer's influence extended through his books, lectures, and the establishment of L'Abri, where he provided a space for intellectual and spiritual exploration.
"Doctrinal rightness and rightness of ecclesiastical position are important, but only as a starting point to go on into a living relationship - and not as ends in themselves."
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"I have come to the conclusion that none of us in our generation feels as guilty about sin as we should or as our forefathers did."
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"I believe that pluralistic secularism, in the long run, is a more deadly poison than straightforward persecution."
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"Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world."
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"Each generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the gospel in understandable terms, considering the language and thought-forms of that setting."
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"Christianity is the greatest intellectual system the mind of man has ever touched."