--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Two people whose opinion I respect told…" description: "\"“Two people whose opinion I respect told me that the word \"Christian\" would turn people off. This certainly says something about the state of Christian..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dbb/madeleine-l-engle-345_bread-and-wine_two-people-whose-opinion-i-respect-told_845528.jpg" --- # Two people whose opinion I respect told me that the word… ![“Two people whose opinion I respect told me that the word "Christian" would turn people off. This certainly says something about the state of Christianity today. I wouldn't mind if to be a Christian were accepted as being the dangerous thing which it is; I wouldn't mind if, when a group of…” quote by Madeleine L'Engle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dbb/madeleine-l-engle-345_bread-and-wine_two-people-whose-opinion-i-respect-told_845528.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dbb/madeleine-l-engle-345_bread-and-wine_two-people-whose-opinion-i-respect-told_845528.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dbb/madeleine-l-engle-345_bread-and-wine_two-people-whose-opinion-i-respect-told_845528.jpg) > ““Two people whose opinion I respect told me that the word "Christian" would turn people off. This certainly says something about the state of Christianity today. I wouldn't mind if to be a Christian were accepted as being the dangerous thing which it is; I wouldn't mind if, when a group of Christians meet for bread and wine, we might well be interrupted and jailed for subversive activities; I wouldn't mind if, once again, we were being thrown to the lions. I do mind, desperately, that the word "Christian" means for so many people smugness, and piosity, and holier-than-thouness. Who today can recognize a Christian because of "how those Christians love one another?”” [Madeleine L'Engle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/madeleine-l-engle/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The term “Christian” has become associated with negative traits, obscuring its core message of love and humility. **In simple terms:** Christianity is seen as smug and self‑righteous, not loving. Key Takeaway Re‑examine how you embody love in faith. Themes faith identity perception humility love Mood reflective concerned hopeful Type critical inspirational When to use this quote - church gatherings - interfaith dialogues - personal reflection - community service - media commentary Key Concepts Christian doctrine social stigma authenticity Questions to Reflect On - How can you demonstrate love that challenges stereotypes? - What actions reflect true humility in faith? 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