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“Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that is, getting us to love one another - then why did everyone reject him?” quote by Stanley Hauerwas
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“Ask yourself: if that is what Jesus is all about - that is, getting us to love one another - then why did everyone reject him?”

Stanley Hauerwas

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Theology of Community, 1990

The quote challenges believers to reconcile Jesus' message of love with the historical rejection he faced, prompting self‑examination of faith and community.

In simple terms: Question why love led to rejection.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on love’s cost.

Themes

faith love rejection community

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal faith
  • church outreach
  • interfaith dialogue
  • social justice

Key Concepts

theology moral paradox historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you embody love when it’s unpopular?
  • What does rejection reveal about societal values?
A Different Perspective

Love can be misunderstood or resisted.

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