'Instead we tell the church to shut its mouth and even condemn it when at times it chooses to illuminate issues on a spiritual and moral basis, when it points to the need for tolerance, repentance, forgiving and sharing - the same principles it professed in the early days that chartered the course of modern day.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The church is criticized for speaking out on moral issues, despite its historic role in promoting tolerance and repentance.
- In plain terms
- People silence the church even though it once championed moral values.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the value of moral voices, even if controversial.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should moral institutions speak out?
- How to balance tradition with modern critique?
Another view
Religious messages can be polarizing.
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