Discipleship Quote by Richard Rohr
““His Kingship, precisely because it is so broad, so total, is doomed to be rejected by anybody who is still into tribalism, or small belonging systems. We don't really like the big Kingdom if it gets in the way of our smaller kingdoms, and it always does.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2015, on Kingdom and tribalism
The broad, all‑encompassing authority of a kingdom clashes with people’s innate preference for smaller, familiar groups, leading to resistance against larger structures.
In simple terms: Big systems clash with tribal instincts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect small group identities within larger frameworks.
Themes
authority
tribalism
identity
conflict
politics
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- national politics
- corporate mergers
- community organizing
- religious institutions
Key Concepts
social cohesion
power dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can large institutions honor local cultures?
- What balances exist between unity and diversity?
A Different Perspective
Large entities may suppress individual autonomy, causing backlash.
