Refugees Quote by Greg Mortenson
“In times of war, you often hear leaders—Christian, Jewish, and Muslim—saying, ‘God is on our side.’ But that isn’t true. In war, God is on the side of refugees, widows, and orphans.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Compassion, 2012
The speaker claims that in war, divine favor aligns with the vulnerable, not the combatants.
In simple terms: God sides with refugees, not warriors.
Support the vulnerable in conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- refugee aid
- peacebuilding
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly suffers in war?
- How can we protect the vulnerable?
Divine interpretation is subjective and may not reflect all beliefs.