“If forgiveness does take place it will be but an echo of the forgiveness granted by the just and loving God-- the… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
If I say, 'I forgive you,' I have implicitly said you have done something wrong to me. But what forgiveness is at… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
The difference between justice and forgiveness: To be just is to condemn the fault and, because of the fault, to condemn the… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans and myself from the community of sinners. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
Whatever the reasons, when forgiveness happens it is always a miracle of grace. The obstacles in its way are immense — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
“Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans even as I exclude myself from the community of sinners.… — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
“The practice of non-violence requires a belief in divine vengeance.” — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“...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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
For many Americans, Osama bin Laden is the paradigmatic Muslim, an absurd conviction for anyone who has lived with Muslims. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
The goal of pursuit of justice must not simply be that justice happens but that reconciliation also happens. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
