"...our ability to connect the excess in our lives to the lack in our neighbors' lives attests to our new life in Christ." D. Gilliard (For the complete quote, click the link below.)
Tag: privilege
Quote of Note #260: Justice & the Power of Privilege
"Privilege aborts justice, leading judicial systems, power structures, and governments to treat a person or group preferentially--with more compassion and dignity than others...." (For the complete quote, click the link below.)
Quote of Note #183: Giving Myself Away for Christ
"But the truth is that there is enough time and enough wealth to go around. The people in the churches every Sunday outnumber the people who are on the streets and the number of people who are on welfare. If the church took up the responsibility of caring for the poor, of living internationally, of … Continue reading Quote of Note #183: Giving Myself Away for Christ
Quote of Note #155: Loving Jesus & Serving the Common Good
photo by GAC "When we take on the mindset of Christ, we do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit and refrain from exploiting our status or position for selfish gain. We also, in humility, empty ourselves for the sake of the kingdom and our neighbors. This entails standing in solidarity with our neighbors when … Continue reading Quote of Note #155: Loving Jesus & Serving the Common Good
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