For some Christians... The Bible is only authoritative when they interpret it. Freedom is only for everyone until they say it isn't. Oppression is only real when they feel it. Justice is only fair when it favors them. Capitalism is king until socialism profits them....
As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don't think you are the most important being on earth. Rich or poor, you then can look anyone in the eye and say, 'I'm probably no better than you, but I'm certainly your equal.
Be a free thinker and don’t accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.
When we Christians become convinced that we are the only authority on truth, that anyone who opposes us is evil, and that things will only get better if we are in charge of all positions of power, that is when we know that we are no longer worshiping God. We are...
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.
Christianity loses its truthful witness and ability to prophetically critique the empire the moment it seeks to become an empire itself.
It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies.
Oh soul, you worry too much.You have seen your own strength.You have seen your own beauty.You have seen your golden wings.Of anything less, why do you worry?You are, in truth, the soulof the soul of the soul.
You're not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth, and raging courage.
Truth becomes hard if it is not softened by love; love becomes soft if it is not strengthened by truth.