Evil Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: writings on Christian ethics, likely from "Ethics" or sermons
Silence in the face of evil is itself evil; inaction is a form of speech, and inaction is a form of action, urging moral responsibility.
In simple terms: Staying silent about evil is complicit.
Key Takeaway
Speak and act against wrongdoing.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
faith
Mood
serious
determined
Type
theological
political
When to use this quote
- Social justice
- political activism
- church leadership
- personal conscience
Key Concepts
Moral theology
civil disobedience
Questions to Reflect On
- When is silence justified?
- How can one act responsibly under oppression?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal safety.
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