The victory of faith over the Powers lies, not in immunity … - Walter Wink

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The victory of faith over the Powers lies, not in immunity to their wrath, but in emancipation from their delusions.

Walter Wink

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Walter Wink (May 21, 1935 – May 10, 2012) was an American biblical scholar, theologian, and activist who was an important figure in Progressive Christianity.

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Most Christians desire nonviolence, yes; but they are not talking about a nonviolent struggle for justice. They mean simply the absence of conflict.

Besides an unmasking of the oppressors, there must also be a healing of the servile will in their victims.

The church says to the lion and the lamb, "Here, let me negotiate a truce," to which the lion replies, "Fine, after I finish my lunch."

The victory of faith over the Powers lies, not in immunity to their wrath, but in emancipation from their delusions. - Walter Wink

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