Well, speaking as a Christian, I would like to say that I find the Apostle Paul appealing and the Apostle Peale appalling.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers the complex Apostle Paul over the simplistic teachings of Norman Vincent Peale.
- In plain terms
- I like Paul better than Peale.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith should be nuanced, not just positive thinking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance hope and realism in faith?
- What makes theology appealing?
Another view
Peale's approach helps many people who find Paul too hard.
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