Community Quote by Miroslav Volf
“Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans and myself from the community of sinners.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Cross by Miroslav Volf, 1996
Forgiveness fails when we deny the offender's humanity and separate ourselves from our own sinfulness.
In simple terms: Excluding the enemy blocks forgiveness.
Key Takeaway
Include all in the human community.
Themes
forgiveness
community
humility
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal healing
- reconciliation processes
Key Concepts
theology
ethical inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we see the offender as human?
- What does it mean to be a sinner?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness also requires confronting painful truths.
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