When you fuse Christianity with power, it isn't long before Christians start imposing the cross on others rather than taking it up for themselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When Christianity merges with power, believers may impose beliefs on others.
- In plain terms
- Religious power can lead to forcing faith on others instead of personal sacrifice.
- What can you take from it?
- Powerful religious groups may impose beliefs on others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does power affect religion?
- Should faith be imposed?
Another view
Not all religious-power intersections are harmful.
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