Quotes by Margot Käßmann

Margot Käßmann (b. 1958) — Theologin, Bestsellerautorin, ehem. EKD-Ratsvorsitzende und Landesbischöfin · evangelisch-lutherisch · Deutschland

Margot Käßmann ist eine deutsche evangelisch-lutherische Theologin, Bestsellerautorin und ehemalige Ratsvorsitzende der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland sowie Bischöfin von Hannover. Sie steht für eine lebensnahe Glaubensvermittlung und einen konsequenten Pazifismus, der – ebenso wie ihr Rücktritt im Jahr 2010 nach einer Trunkenheitsfahrt – wiederholt Gegenstand intensiver öffentlicher Debatten war. Für Bibelleser verbindet sie biblische Texte mit praktischen Fragen der Lebensführung, menschlicher Verwundbarkeit und Vergebung.

Era: Today

Recurring topics: Courage & Strength, Meaning & Identity, Faith & Trust, Freedom & Truth, Time & Transience, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride, Guidance & God's Will

Quotes by Margot Käßmann

Whoever believes in eternal life does not have to achieve everything in this short earthly time!
Margot Käßmann

If God asks me someday: Margot, what did you do with your life, and I have to say: I watched TV for 11.6 years, that would be embarrassing to me.
Margot Käßmann

The great message of Christianity is that we are loved despite our flaws. 'Christ the Savior is here!'
Margot Käßmann

A germ-free life without scars and without defeats does not mean living a successful life.
Margot Käßmann

Life is not perfect; no life is. But when we entrust ourselves to God, we gain a more gracious view of ourselves.
Margot Käßmann

God does not send suffering. God Himself knows suffering and sorrow, and gives us the strength to live with it.
Margot Käßmann

Being missional means living in such a way that others ask you why you live like this.
Margot Käßmann

Being pious is a distinct inner freedom from all the constraints and judgments of the world.
Margot Käßmann

Death is not a hopeless case.
Margot Käßmann

It is an inner freedom to be able to let go and to trust that others will continue along the chosen path.
Margot Käßmann

Responsibility is lent for a time. We should embrace it, but also be able to pass it on.
Margot Käßmann

God entrusts us with a stage that we can help to shape.
Margot Käßmann

No one is too small. Everyone can contribute something to the Kingdom of God through their trust in Him.
Margot Käßmann

Let us therefore set out joyfully and without fear. God will protect and accompany us.
Margot Käßmann

4,000 people came to an Ikea that handed out free hot dogs on Sunday at 8 a.m. Far fewer came to church. But we can't just hand out hot dogs.
Margot Käßmann

God places His trust in ordinary people.
Margot Käßmann

Do not let it happen, God, that your name is misused for terror and murder. Help religions not to be seduced into that, but to make visible the love for all your creatures. Give us the courage that Jews, Christians and Muslims stand together and resolutely for peace.
Margot Käßmann

I wish we were a bit more grateful for what we have, instead of staring at what we don't have.
Margot Käßmann

Truth, however, becomes clear as I continually reorient my conscience by the Bible.
Margot Käßmann

Whoever speaks unpopular truths must expect dispute, rejection, even persecution.
Margot Käßmann

Churches are places of spiritual richness that bear witness to spiritual life. They are also places where today we can find reassurance, a renewal of spirituality. Yes, they are spaces steeped in prayer.
Margot Käßmann

We do not need to be afraid of changes.
Margot Käßmann

Sources: wikipedia.org, publik-forum.de, youtube.com, deutschlandfunk.de

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