Resurrection Quote by Peter Rollins
““Without equivocation or hesitation I fully and completely admit that I deny the resurrection of Christ. This is something that anyone who knows me could tell you, and I am not afraid to say it publicly, no matter what some people may think… I deny the resurrection of Christ every time I do not serve at the feet of the oppressed, each day that I turn my back on the poor; I deny the resurrection of Christ when I close my ears to the cries of the downtrodden and lend my support to an unjust and corrupt system. However there are moments when I affirm that resurrection, few and far between as they are. I affirm it when I stand up for those who are forced to live on their knees, when I speak for those who have had their tongues torn out, when I cry for those who have no more tears left to shed.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public interview, date unknown
The speaker ties belief in resurrection to active solidarity with the oppressed, denying it when indifferent to suffering.
In simple terms: Resurrection is affirmed through justice, denied through neglect.
Key Takeaway
Live justice to embody faith.
Themes
faith
justice
solidarity
activism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- advocacy for the poor
- public speaking
- personal reflection
- social activism
Key Concepts
theology
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily behavior reflect your deepest convictions?
- What concrete steps can you take to support the oppressed?
A Different Perspective
Faith without action is hollow.
![“Perhaps [the critics are right and] the drama is played out now and Jesus is safely dead and buried. Perhaps. It is ironical and entertaining to consider that at least once in the world's history those words might have been said with complete conviction, and that was on the eve of the Resurrection.” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/467/dorothy-l-sayers-738_buried_perhaps-the-critics-are-right-and-the-dr_43252.jpg)
