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It is not good enough to know why we are oppressed and by whom. We must join the struggle for what is right and just. Jesus does not promise that it will be an easy way to live life and His own life certainly points in a hard direction; but it does promise that we will be satisfied (not stuffed; but satisfied). He promises that by giving life we will find life - full, meaningful life as God meant it.

Cesar Chavez#65

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Knowing oppression is not enough; one must join the struggle for justice even if it is hard, promising a meaningful life through sacrifice.
In plain terms
Join the fight for justice even if it is hard.
What can you take from it?
Act for justice to find full and meaningful life.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • personal growth
  • spiritual reflection

Putting it to work

  • join justice movements
  • seek meaningful life
  • act on beliefs

Questions to consider

  • What makes life meaningful?
  • Is struggle necessary for satisfaction?

Another view

Not everyone has the capacity to engage in difficult struggles safely.

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