“The gospel of Jesus is not a rational concept to be explained in a theory of salvation, but a story about God’s presence in Jesus’ solidarity with the oppressed, which led to his death on the cross. What is redemptive… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
“The conspicuous absence of the lynching tree in American theological discourse and preaching is profoundly revealing, especially since the crucifixion was clearly a first-century… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
If we save the planet and have a society of inequality, we wouldn't have saved much. — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
Anger and humour are like the left and right arm. They complement each other. — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
Black racism is a myth created by whites to ease their guilt feelings. As long as whites can be assured that blacks are racists,… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
Any theology that is indifferent to the theme of liberation is not Christian theology. — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
“But there is no perfect guide for discerning God's movement in the world, Contrary to what many conservatives say, the Bible is not a… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
To be Christian is to be one of those whom God has chosen. God has chosen black people! — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
Black churches are very powerful forces in the African American community and always have been. Because religion has been that one place where you… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
In the act of worship itself, the experience of liberation becomes a constituent of the community's being . . . It is the power… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
The coming of Christ means a denial of what we thought we were. It means destroying the white devil in us. Reconciliation to God… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
Patrick Cheng's Radical Love is not only an excellent introduction to LGBT theology but an important contribution to the discipline of theology and the… — James H. Cone Copy Share Image
