Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
William Henry Willimon
Born: May 15, 1946 (age 78)
Bio: William Henry Willimon is an American theologian and bishop in the United Methodist Church, who served the North Alabama Conference. He is currently Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School.
Known for:
- Resident Aliens
- Worship as pastoral care (1979)
- Why I am a United Methodist (1990)
- The Wesley Study Bible