Communication Quote by Rene Girard
“The true Resurrection is based not on the mythical lie of the guilty victim who deserves to die, but on the rectification of that lie, which comes from the true God and which reopens channels of communication mankind itself had closed through self-imprisonment in its own violent cultures.”
About This Quote
Resurrection is framed as a divine correction of a false narrative that condemned humanity, reopening lost channels of communication.
In simple terms: Resurrection repairs a false narrative.
Key Takeaway
Divine correction restores communication.
Themes
theology
myth
redemption
violence
communication
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- philosophical debate
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
sacred myth
cultural trauma
Practical Applications
- theological study
- literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ‘rectification of the lie’ imply for human agency?
- How does this view differ from traditional resurrection narratives?
![“A true god surely cannot have been born of a girl, nor died on the gibbet, nor be eaten in a piece of dough... [or inspired] books, filled with contradictions, madness, and horror.” quote by Voltaire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c97/voltaire-173_bible_a-true-god-surely-cannot-have-been-born_142573.jpg)
