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Passion Quote by Johann Baptist Metz

“Trpljenje patnikâ nije ništa veliko ni uzvišeno; u svome korijenu ono je sve drugo samo ne solidarno trpljenje, ono nije naprosto znak ljubavi, nego je daleko više naznaka za to da se više ne može ljubiti.” quote by Johann Baptist Metz
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““Trpljenje patnikâ nije ništa veliko ni uzvišeno; u svome korijenu ono je sve drugo samo ne solidarno trpljenje, ono nije naprosto znak ljubavi, nego je daleko više naznaka za to da se više ne može ljubiti.””

Johann Baptist Metz

About This Quote

Source Theology: Theology of Suffering, 1990

Suffering that is not rooted in solidarity is not true love; it signals a deeper inability to love.

In simple terms: Non‑solidarity suffering shows a lack of love.

Key Takeaway

Seek solidarity in suffering.

Themes

suffering love solidarity

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • community building
  • conflict resolution
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

theology existential ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does solidarity look like in your life?
  • Can suffering be transformed into love?
A Different Perspective

Not all pain is meaningful.

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