Come down off the cross, we can use the wood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The phrase suggests sacrificing the righteous for practical utility.
- In plain terms
- Take down a holy figure to use their body for building.
- What can you take from it?
- Practical needs often override moral sanctity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is sacrifice justified?
- How do you balance morals and needs?
Another view
It dismisses spiritual values entirely in favor of utility.
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