“The original artistry of Jesus’ most memorable teachings consists in the effective use of the same paradoxical structure ...As a result, we can recapture the authenticity of the Christian gospels and open up the possibility of a post-metaphysical approach to theology...” more

“In the final analysis, it turns out that nonreductive physicalism is not a very attractive position for Christians. This is because it puts out of reach the hope of all Christians, to share life forever with God.” more

“Who will deny that an important characteristic of postmodernism is its indefatigable assault on the contradictions inherent in modernism? A window of opportunity has opened up—namely, the prospect of a re-evaluation of religion as a necessary component of human life and thought.” more

“Religion may no longer be the 'queen of the sciences.' But it may be a bridge between the humane world of empathetic feelings and the scientific world of objective facts. For there may be forms of objectivity that are only accessible through empathetic feeling and passionate commitment. Religious sensibility may be one, even the primary one, of such forms.” more