A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 20 God’s Forgiveness Is

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 19 Sin Unconfessed and Unforgiven

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 17 The Sense of Guilt

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 17 Disloyalty to God

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 16 The Great Surging Sea

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 15 Dynamic Peace

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 14 Spontaneity—Emotional Verve—Effectiveness—Artistry

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 13 Sudden New Light

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 12 Self-criticism—Dynamic Patience—Aspiration

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“

A series for Lent from the Memorial Church (Unitarian), Cambridge, England

Outstretched Wings of the Spirit – Day 11 A Joyous Quality

“Faith must not be blind, but responsible. We ought not to be mentally coerced, but rationally convinced, so that we can make a justifiable decision of faith. Faith must not be void of reality, but related to reality. We ought not to have to believe simply, without verification. Our statements should be proved and tested by contact with reality, within the present-day horizon of experience of individuals and society, and thus be covered by the concrete experience of reality.” 

Hans Kung in “On Being a Christian“