In the raising and exaltation of Christ, God has chosen…
““In the raising and exaltation of Christ, God has chosen the one whom the moral and political powers of this world rejected – the poor, humiliated, suffering and forsaken Christ. God identified himself with him and made him Lord of the new world ….. The God who creates justice for those who suffer violence, the God who exalts the humiliated and executed Christ – that is the God of hope for the new world of righteousness and justice and peace.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God aligns with the oppressed, making Christ the champion of justice, hope, and peace for a transformed world.
In simple terms: God sides with the suffering and promises a just, hopeful future.
Embrace solidarity with the marginalized.
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When to use this quote
- activism
- social work
- community organizing
- peacebuilding
- faith education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we embody this hope in daily actions?
- What does justice look like in our society?
May overlook personal responsibility for change.