Christianity Quote by Cornel West
““The significance of the resurrection claim within “true” Christian descriptions of the self, world and God is that, despite how tragic and hopeless present situations and circumstances appear to be, there is a God who sits high and looks low, a God who came into this filthy, fallen world in the form of a common peasant in order to commence a new epoch, an epoch in which Easter focuses our attention on the decisive victory of Jesus Christ and hence the possibility of our victory over our creature hood, the old creation and this old world, with its history of oppression and exploitation. So to be a Christian is to have a joyful attitude toward the resurrection claim, to stake one’s life on it and to rest one’s hope upon its promise — the promise of a new heaven and a new earth.””
About This Quote
The Christian resurrection claim offers hope that despite current suffering, a divine, humble intervention promises a new, just world, encouraging believers to trust and find joy.
In simple terms: Resurrection gives hope for a better future despite present pain.
Key Takeaway
Place hope in the promise of renewal.
Themes
faith
hope
justice
redemption
Mood
philosophical
theological
Type
hopeful
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- social activism
- community building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief shape your actions?
- What does a ‘new earth’ mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Skeptics may view it as metaphor rather than literal.
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