There is no more effective way to radicalize American Muslim youth than for political leaders to make public displays of prejudice against all Muslims. Suspicion will undermine their sense of identification with America and alienate some from both the culture… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
“If forgiveness does take place it will be but an echo of the forgiveness granted by the just and loving God-- the only forgiveness… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day at the end. And it is my belief that on that day justice will be… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
If I say, 'I forgive you,' I have implicitly said you have done something wrong to me. But what forgiveness is at its heart… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
Every word and every deed, every thought and every gesture, even the simple act of paying attention can be a gift and therefore an… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
“...first we should not seek to derive the content of gender identity by mirroring God, because any femininity or masculinity we may find in… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
After my engagement with Muslim friends, I pray more than I used to pray. My prayer life has been enriched by my encounter with… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
The difference between justice and forgiveness: To be just is to condemn the fault and, because of the fault, to condemn the doer as… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
For many Americans, Osama bin Laden is the paradigmatic Muslim, an absurd conviction for anyone who has lived with Muslims. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
The goal of pursuit of justice must not simply be that justice happens but that reconciliation also happens. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
If we can exit a relationship, pressure to reconcile lessens; if we must live with those who have wronged us, we are pushed to… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
For Christians, faith is a precious good, the most valuable personal and social resource. When it is left untapped, the common good suffers -… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans and myself from the community of sinners. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share
“When people are kept in abject poverty and illiteracy while others grow rich and “develop their personalities” at the former’s expense we speak of… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share