Thank god Quote by Shane Claiborne
““That stuff Jesus warned us to beware of, the yeast of the Pharisees, is so infectious today in the camps of both liberals and conservatives. Conservatives stand up and thank God that they are not like the homosexuals, the Muslims, the liberals. Liberals stand up and thank God that they are not like the war makers, the yuppies, the conservatives. It is a similar self-righteousness, just with different definitions of evildoing. It can paralyze us in judgment and guilt and rob us of life. Rather than separating ourselves from everyone we consider impure, maybe we are better off just beating our chests and praying that God would be merciful enough to save us from this present ugliness and to make our lives so beautiful that people cannot resist that mercy.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Danger of Self‑Righteousness", 2015
Self‑righteousness on any side blinds judgment, fostering division and hindering compassion.
In simple terms: Pride blocks empathy.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and compassion.
Themes
religion
politics
humility
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- political activism
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
moral absolutism
social division
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize your own bias?
- What actions foster unity?
A Different Perspective
Blind moral certainty can cause harm.
