Gospel Quote by Rachel Held Evans
“What makes the Gospel offensive isn’t who it keeps out, but who it lets in.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Year of Biblical Womanhood, Rachel Held Evans, 2012
The controversy isn’t about exclusion but about who is welcomed into the faith community.
In simple terms: The issue is about inclusion, not exclusion.
Focus on welcoming all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- faith education
- community outreach
- dialogue groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who is welcome?
- How to reconcile tradition with inclusion?
Inclusion can clash with traditional doctrines.