--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are firmly convinced that if Jesus…" description: "\"“We are firmly convinced that if Jesus Christ were here today he would be in the National Theater approving and applauding and very probably participat..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71e/franklin-e-kameny-238175_christianity_we-are-firmly-convinced-that-if-jesus-ch_52500.jpg" --- # We are firmly convinced that if Jesus Christ were here… ![“We are firmly convinced that if Jesus Christ were here today he would be in the National Theater approving and applauding and very probably participating as a cast member of Hair, knowing that Hair is a truer representation of Christianity than the dour, joyless pickets out here.” quote by Franklin E. Kameny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71e/franklin-e-kameny-238175_christianity_we-are-firmly-convinced-that-if-jesus-ch_52500.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71e/franklin-e-kameny-238175_christianity_we-are-firmly-convinced-that-if-jesus-ch_52500.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71e/franklin-e-kameny-238175_christianity_we-are-firmly-convinced-that-if-jesus-ch_52500.jpg) > ““We are firmly convinced that if Jesus Christ were here today he would be in the National Theater approving and applauding and very probably participating as a cast member of Hair, knowing that Hair is a truer representation of Christianity than the dour, joyless pickets out here.”” Franklin E. Kameny ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote argues that a modern, progressive artistic work better reflects Christian values than traditional, austere protests. **In simple terms:** Modern art can embody faith more genuinely than old‑fashioned protest. Key Takeaway Consider how culture can express spirituality. Themes religion culture arts identity controversy Mood provocative ironic thought‑provoking Type Christianity:1 Gay:1 Hair:1 Hippie:0 Jesus:1 Convinced Jesus:0 Firmly Convinced:0 Christ Today:0 Hair Truer:0 Theater Approving:0 When to use this quote - church services - LGBTQ activism - theater productions - interfaith dialogues Key Concepts theology social critique artistic representation Questions to Reflect On - How do we decide which art best reflects a faith? - Can humor and satire coexist with reverence? 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