Christianity Quote by John Dear
““Everything I've read about Christians in prison for their non-violent witness to Christ rings true. Whether it's St. Paul, St. Edmund Campion, Dorothy Day or Dr. King, the experience remains the same: God comes close to those in prison. God's spirit is unleashed on the person who suffers imprisonment in a spirit of obedient love. God is a God of prisoners, a God of the poor, a God of the oppressed--but most of all, as the life of Jesus testifies, a God of nonviolent resisters. God is a God of nonviolence and peace.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prisoner's Gospel, John Dear, 2015
Faith deepens in suffering; divine presence comforts those who endure oppression with love.
In simple terms: God supports the oppressed and nonviolent resistors.
Key Takeaway
Seek compassion for the imprisoned.
Themes
faith
suffering
nonviolence
justice
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prison ministry
- activism
- counseling
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering reveal divine love?
- What responsibilities do believers have toward prisoners?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the agency of those who resist nonviolently.
