Quotemeal: May. 3rd, 1955

Tuesday, May 3, 1955

"Without God man has no reference point to define himself. 20th century philosophy manifests the chaos of man seeking to understand himself as a creature with dignity while having no reference point for that dignity."
— R. C. Sproul

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Illustration of R. C. Sproul — "Without God man has no reference point to define himself. 20th century philosophy manifests the chaos of man seeking to understand himself as a creature with dignity while having no reference point for that dignity."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.