Justin Welby Professions : Archbishop of Canterbury Born : January 6, 1956 Browse All Authors Top 28 quotes by Justin Welby Jesus calls us to a holiness that is positive, generous and openhearted. It's a difficult, daring challenge - do we accept it? Justin Welby holiness challenges jesus As a civilised society, we have a duty to support those among us who are vulnerable and in need. When times are hard, that duty should be felt more than ever, not disappear or diminish. Justin Welby support vulnerable needs It is a really good question. The other day I was praying over something as I was running, and I ended up saying to God, ‘Look, this is all very well, but isn’t it about time you did something, if you’re there?’ Which is probably not what the archbishop of Canterbury should say. Justin Welby good-questions running looks Human fallibility recognised, Gods sovereignty trusted; these are also the only stable foundations for human beings in society. Justin Welby fallibility sovereignty foundation I dont believe in good human beings, but I believe you can have structures that make it easier to make the right choice or the wrong choice. Justin Welby easier choices believe Put not your trust in new leaders, better systems, new organisations or regulatory reorganisation. They may well be good and necessary, but will to some degree fail. Justin Welby reorganisation degrees leader Banks need to think through their ethics very carefully, and many have done so. I dont know any bank that dismisses the concept of ethical banking. Justin Welby banking needs thinking There's something different about looking someone in the eyes and doing something dishonest to doing it over the phone or screen. Justin Welby phones different eye The longer I go on, the more I am aware of the power of finance. Justin Welby finance goes-on I am not particularly well-behaved. Justin Welby wells You see gay relationships that are just stunning in the quality of the relationship. Justin Welby quality gay relationship Turning God into some kind of celestial insurance policy is just mental. Justin Welby celestial policy kind A lot of people reject the idea of God as Father if theyve had a competitive relationship with their own father. Justin Welby father people ideas Social media has transformed the way we live our lives. As Christians we are called to engage in a way which is shaped by the example of Jesus. Justin Welby technology At the heart of it is two people who have fallen in love with each other, who are committing their lives to each other with the most beautiful words and profound thoughts, who do it in the presence of God, through Jesus Christ. Justin Welby latest-headlines It was very special, it was beautiful, sincere and very moving. It was a great privilege. Justin Welby latest-headlines When it comes to a living and lasting influence upon the worldwide church he can have few equals : for he introduced person after person to Jesus Christ, the debt owed by the global church to him is immeasurable and inexpressible. Justin Welby us The scale of waste in this country is astonishing. As a nation we discard about 15 million tons of food a year, at least four million thrown out by households. Justin Welby world The Church of England holds very firmly, and continues to hold to the view, that marriage is a lifelong union of one man to one woman. At the same time, at the heart of our understanding of what it is to be human is the essential dignity of the human being. Justin Welby man marriage heart time Let's be clear, I'm one of the thicker bishops in the Church of England. Justin Welby thicker clear england church Similar Authors Donald Coggan archbishop-of-canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang archbishop-of-canterbury George Carey archbishop-of-canterbury Geoffrey Fisher archbishop-of-canterbury Edward Benson archbishop-of-canterbury Michael Ramsey archbishop-of-canterbury All Authors
