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True peace—the kind the Bible talks about—has got to be…

“True peace—the kind the Bible talks about—has got to be more than the absence of hostility. It’s got to be the presence of something good. You can’t have peace until you’ve got justice and goodwill and honest-to-goodness brotherhood.” We rounded a bend, back onto Dexter Avenue. “So you’re” quote by Richard Doster
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““True peace—the kind the Bible talks about—has got to be more than the absence of hostility. It’s got to be the presence of something good. You can’t have peace until you’ve got justice and goodwill and honest-to-goodness brotherhood.” We rounded a bend, back onto Dexter Avenue. “So you’re””

Richard Doster

About This Quote

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

Peace requires justice, goodwill, and brotherhood, not just the absence of conflict.

In simple terms: Peace needs justice and goodwill, not just no conflict.

Key Takeaway

Promote justice to achieve true peace.

Themes

peace justice brotherhood morality community

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

Bible:1 Justice:1 Peace:1 True peace:1 Good Peace:0 Peace Kind:0 Goodness Brotherhood:1

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • conflict resolution
  • social activism

Key Concepts

ethics social harmony religion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions foster justice in your community?
  • How can brotherhood be cultivated?
A Different Perspective

Peace is a complex, ongoing process.

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