Believe Quote by Tony Evans
“Christians historically have believed wrong on issues. Take slavery: they believed wrong on that issue for generations, and it had, just, repercussions that were staggeringly negative for our culture and my community. So it is possible to be Christian and to believe wrongly and practice wrongly.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 2015
Christians can hold mistaken beliefs and act wrongly, as shown by historical support of slavery, highlighting the need for continual re‑examination.
In simple terms: Even believers can be wrong; re‑examine beliefs.
Question assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- public policy
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify mistaken doctrines?
- What steps ensure beliefs align with justice?
Faith communities may resist change.