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I've always believed," she replied, "that if God is going…

“I've always believed," she replied, "that if God is going to be strict about anything, that He will be strict about the rules concerning hate, not love. And if two people love each other, that has to be better than two people hating each other. Beyond that, it's for God to sort out. I'm too frail…” quote by J. M. Redmann Deaths of Jocasta
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““I've always believed," she replied, "that if God is going to be strict about anything, that He will be strict about the rules concerning hate, not love. And if two people love each other, that has to be better than two people hating each other. Beyond that, it's for God to sort out. I'm too frail to be such a judge.””

J. M. Redmann Deaths of Jocasta

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

God is strict about hate, not love; love should triumph over hatred, but divine judgment is beyond human authority.

In simple terms: God cares more about hate than love.

Key Takeaway

Promote love, leave judgment to the divine.

Themes

religion ethics love hate human limitation

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

narrative spiritual

When to use this quote

  • interpersonal relationships
  • faith communities
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology moral philosophy compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we embody love despite societal hate?
  • What does it mean to trust divine justice?
A Different Perspective

Human judgment is limited and fallible.

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