Believe Quote by Stanley Hauerwas
“The movement that Jesus begins is constituted by people who believe that they have all the time in the world, made possible by God’s patience, to challenge the world’s impatient violence by cross and resurrection.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology and the Politics of the Body, Stanley Hauerwas, 1995
The quote suggests that Christian believers, empowered by divine patience, confront societal violence through the symbols of the cross and resurrection.
In simple terms: Christians use faith's patience to oppose violence with love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patient resistance.
Themes
faith
violence
resistance
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- church community
- personal spiritual practice
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
patience
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patient faith translate into urgent action?
- What limits does patience face in confronting systemic violence?
A Different Perspective
Patience alone may not stop immediate oppression.
