The crucified but risen Jesus appears in the believing…
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“The crucified but risen Jesus appears in the believing, assembled community of the church. That this sense of the risen, living Jesus has faded in many [churches] can be basically blamed on the fact that our churches are insufficiently 'communities' of God. Where the church of Jesus Christ lives, and lives a liberating life in the footsteps of Jesus, the resurrection faith undergoes no crisis. On the other hand, it is better not to believe in God than to believe in a God who minimizes human beings, holds them under and oppresses them, with a view to a better world to come.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith thrives when a community truly embodies the risen Christ; otherwise belief fades and can become oppressive.
In simple terms: Community sustains living faith.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate authentic, liberating community.
Themes
faith
community
resurrection
church
oppression
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- worship services
- small group meetings
- spiritual counseling
- social justice activism
Key Concepts
theology
ecclesiology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches become more genuine communities?
- What practices nurture a living resurrection faith?
A Different Perspective
A focus on individual belief without community can neglect relational depth.