Pao Alfonso

“In His greatest hour of crisis Jesus proclaimed that His Kingdom was not of this world. Christians have been trying to prove Him wrong ever since. American Conservatism is a curse because, in our desperation for societal change, it tempted us to believe that if we didn’t force collective transformation through political action there was no hope. The nation was lost.  This temptation to trust in worldly power is precisely what Jesus refused all of His life, especially during His temptation in the wilderness.”
― Coleman Luck, The Curse of Conservatism

“If I have accepted His gift of salvation, if I have allowed Him to break the chains that bound my soul, if I know that before God all men and women are equal, shouldn’t I as a Christian strive for freedom and equality for all people whenever possible?”
― Coleman Luck, The Curse of Conservatism

“Walk and speak in truth and love. Live with love and empathy especially for the oppressed and struggling, with a willingness to listen with a compassionate heart. Speak truth, gently to the harmed and boldly to the ones who harm. This is surely the way of our Lord Jesus. He had no concerns about his speech being “positive” or “negative.” He spoke the truth with love.”
― Rebecca H. Davis, Untwisting Scriptures that were used to tie you up, gag you, and tangle your mind: Book 3 Your Words, Your Emotions

“Spiritual authority from Jesus Christ is never simply a display of power. It is filled with and fueled by love, love for God and love for others. Always.”
― Rebecca H. Davis, Untwisting Scriptures that were used to tie you up, gag you, and tangle your mind: Book 2 Patriarchy and Authority