Because Quote by Stanley Hauerwas

“Christians are nonviolent not, therefore, because we believe that nonviolence is a strategy to rid the world of war, but because nonviolence is constitutive of what it means to be a disciple to Jesus.” quote by Stanley Hauerwas — Download Open image

“Christians are nonviolent not, therefore, because we believe that nonviolence is a strategy to rid the world of war, but because nonviolence is constitutive of what it means to be a disciple to Jesus.”

Stanley Hauerwas

About This Quote

Source Book: The Peaceable Kingdom, 1993

Nonviolence is integral to Christian discipleship, not merely a tactical choice against war.

In simple terms: Nonviolence is core to being a Christian disciple.

Key Takeaway

Embrace nonviolence as a fundamental practice.

Themes

faith nonviolence ethics

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

church leadership
peace activism
conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

How does nonviolence shape daily Christian practice?
When, if ever, is force justified?

A Different Perspective

May overlook contexts where force is deemed necessary.

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