Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Quote for the Day: The Glory of the Universe

I know that there are different views on the theology of Madeleine L'Engle's books; I'm still on the fence. But that's not an apology for posting this quote; I think it's worth pondering anyway.
"It was the scientists, with their questions, their awed rapture at the glory of the created universe, who helped to convert me. In a sense, A Wrinkle in Time was my rebuttal to the German theologians. It was also my affirmation of a universe in which I could take note of all the eveil and unfairness and horror and yet believe in a loving Creator. I thought of it, at that time, as probably a very heretical book, theologically speaking, which is a delightful little joke at my expense, because it is, I have been told, theologically a completely orthdox book. The Holy Spirit has a definite sense of humour."--Madeleine L'Engle, Walking on Water

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