Compassion Quote by Brian D. McLaren
““the only viable response to religious hostility is love, empathy, compassion, understanding—not more hostility. (What could be more pathetic than a hostile fight against hostility?)””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Interfaith Dialogue, 2015
Responding to religious hostility with love and empathy breaks the cycle of aggression and opens paths to mutual respect.
In simple terms: Love and empathy end hostility.
Choose compassion over retaliation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith meetings
- community outreach
- online debates
- personal encounters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model empathy when faced with hostility?
- What structures support lasting compassionate dialogue?
Compassion may be ignored or exploited by those unwilling to change.