What I want from the church, or any faith community, I see…
““What I want from the church, or any faith community, I see now, is a look between human beings that says we are knitted together, standing in a circle, holding each other up, waiting for the next ax to fall, rather than persons following a crowned Jesus, believing in an oppressive creed and tinny, false hope. That "religion" is about wanting the thing to last forever and make the pain go away. The reality is, instead, more about Jesus kneeling in the dust making a paste of spit and dirt. The reality is much more raw.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True community is about mutual support, not rigid doctrines or false promises; religion should be raw and human.
In simple terms: Community over creed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability.
Themes
faith
community
humanity
Mood
hopeful
raw
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- support groups
- spiritual counseling
- social activism
- mental health
Key Concepts
interdependence
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith foster genuine connection?
- What replaces oppressive doctrines?
A Different Perspective
Dogmatic religion can alienate people.