Apostle paul Quote by Louis Farrakhan
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going on; it's spiritual wickedness that's way up in the ruling classes of religious people who don't want to see the little man rise. It's the principalities and the powers.”
About This Quote
Spiritual forces are framed as opposing systemic oppression, linking biblical warfare to contemporary social hierarchies.
In simple terms: Biblical metaphor used to describe modern power structures.
Key Takeaway
Spiritual framing of social injustice.
Themes
spiritual warfare
social justice
power structures
religion
Mood
passionate
urgent
Type
political
spiritual
When to use this quote
- activist sermons
- political rallies
- faith‑based community organizing
Key Concepts
metaphorical rhetoric
political theology
Practical Applications
- Use metaphor to mobilize communities
- Encourage critical examination of power
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of spiritual metaphor in political discourse?
- How does framing affect collective action?
A Different Perspective
Metaphorical language can obscure concrete policy solutions.
![“If that's the kind of person you want, vote for Hillary [Clinton], vote for [Donald] Trump - and you go to hell with both of them.” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/49e/louis-farrakhan-1264_clinton_if-that-s-the-kind-of-person-you-want-vo_38123.jpg)
