Rules help govern and steer a relationship along, so they're good things. But they become bad things when they become the narrow gate though which the relationship must always pass. When this happens, the rules become the basis for the… — 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
Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans and myself from the community of sinners. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
God is the utterly loving giver. God doesn't just love. God is love. — Miroslav Volf Copy Share Image
“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 Image
