Atoms Quote by Anonymous
“Christianity does not want us to reduce by one atom the hatred we feel for cruelty and treachery. We ought to hate them. Not one word of what we have said about them needs to be unsaid. But it does want us to hate them in the same way in which we hate things in ourselves: being sorry that the man should have done such things, and hoping, if it is anyway possible, that somehow, sometime, somewhere he can be cured and made human again.”
About This Quote
It urges compassion toward those who commit cruelty, urging forgiveness and hope for their redemption rather than outright hatred.
In simple terms: Feel sorry for wrongdoers and hope they can change.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy and possibility of change.
Themes
forgiveness
compassion
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- justice work
Key Concepts
humanity
ethical reflection
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we truly forgive those who hurt us?
- What limits our capacity for compassion?
A Different Perspective
Human change is difficult and may not always be possible.
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