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“Cruz made the sign of the cross over them. He hefted his rifle onto his shoulder and walked away. His warriors followed, blessed by the Lord, reconciled, holy in this day He had made, and ready to shoot.” quote by Luis Alberto Urrea
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““Cruz made the sign of the cross over them. He hefted his rifle onto his shoulder and walked away. His warriors followed, blessed by the Lord, reconciled, holy in this day He had made, and ready to shoot.””

Luis Alberto Urrea

About This Quote

A warrior, after a ritual, feels blessed and prepared for conflict, merging faith and violence.

In simple terms: Ritual blesses warriors before battle.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the role of belief in conflict.

Themes

faith war ritual

Mood

dramatic serious

Type

narrative historical

When to use this quote

  • military actions
  • religious ceremonies
  • personal conviction

Key Concepts

spirituality morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does faith influence combat?
  • Can ritual replace moral reflection?
A Different Perspective

Violence may be justified by belief.

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