However, if the religions in essence merely repeat statements from the United Nations Human Rights Declaration, such a Declaration becomes superfluous; an ethic is more than rights.
More Quotes from Hans Kung:
We are convinced of the fundamental unity of the human family.Hans Kung
All historical experience demonstrates the following: Our earth cannot be changed unless in the not too distant future an alteration in the consciousness of individuals is achieved.
Hans Kung
A human person is infinitely precious and must be unconditionally protected.
Hans Kung
If priests were allowed to marry, if this would be an optional thing, and if he could have wife and children, he would certainly have less temptation to satisfy certain sexual impulses with minors.
Hans Kung
The Epistle to the Romans is an extremely important synthesis of the whole theology of St. Paul.
Hans Kung
But I have to add - and this answers your other question - this catholicity in time and in space is only meaningful for me if there is, at the same time, a concentration on the Gospel.
Hans Kung
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Religions & Spirituality QuotesBased on Keywords: superfluous
Many times I asked myself, 'Who is a painter in your own eyes?'
Peter Malkin
A pun is the lowest form of humor, unless you thought of it yourself.
Doug Larson
Attempting to get at truth means rejecting stereotypes and cliches.
Harold Evans