A free theologian works in communication with other theologians...He waits for them and asks them to wait for him. Our sadly lacking yet indispensable theological co-operation depends directly or indirectly on whether or not we are wiling to wait for one another, perhaps lamenting, yet smiling with tears in our eyes.
Karl BarthTo clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.
Karl BarthIt is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins.
Karl BarthWhen we are at our wits' end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own?
Karl Barth