Dorothee Steffensky-Sölle (1929–2003,) née Nipperdey, was a German theologian, writer, and political activist known for her contributions to liberation theology, feminist theology, and Christian socialism. A vocal critic of authoritarianism, she coined “Christofascism” to describe fundamentalist religious movements, emphasizing faith, social justice, and resistance to oppression.
Born in Cologne, Germany, Sölle studied theology, philosophy, and literature at the University of Cologne, earning a doctorate on theology and poetry. She became active in political movements, organizing Politisches Nachtgebet (Political Night Prayers) in Cologne (1968–72,) which combined worship and social activism. From 1975 to 1987, she taught systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City but never held a professorship in Germany.
Sölle authored influential works, including Theology for Skeptics: Reflections on God (1968,) Beyond Mere Obedience: Reflections on a Christian Ethic for the Future (1970,) Suffering (1973,) The Silent Cry: Mysticism and Resistance (1997,) and her autobiography Against the Wind: Memoir of a Radical Christian (1999.)
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With the disappearance of God the Ego moves forward to become the sole divinity.
—Dorothee Solle
Topics: Ego
What is important is not what someone is but what he is waiting for. Not the events of life but its possibilities.
—Dorothee Solle
Topics: Possibilities
If my hands are fully occupied in holding on to something, I can neither give nor receive.
—Dorothee Solle
Topics: Memories
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