The significance of the crucifixion is not only what God does for us; consistently throughout the New Testament the crucifixion is portrayed as the pattern that we are to follow. It is a model of social behavior toward the other as well as a statement about what God has done for us. Miroslav Volf behaviorconsistentlycrucifixion share on social
I do believe that Muslims and Christians and Jews pray to the same God. And yet they understand who God is in significantly different ways. Miroslav Volf christiangodjew Change image and share on social
To affirm that God is God is to want to live in a particular way. Miroslav Volf affirmgodlive Change image and share on social
Honoring everyone contains the promise of possibility. Miroslav Volf honorpossibilitypromise Change image and share on social
There is no more effective way to radicalize American Muslim youth than for political leaders to make public displays of prejudice against all Muslims. Suspicion will undermine their sense of identification with America and alienate some from both the culture and from politics. Miroslav Volf alienateamericaamerican share on social
Prejudice is a form of untruthfulness, and untruthfulness is an insidious form of injustice. Miroslav Volf forminjusticeinsidious Change image and share on social
Christianity and Islam are today the most numerous and fastest growing religions globally. Together they encompass more than half of humanity. Consequence: both are here to stay. Miroslav Volf christianityconsequenceencompass Change image and share on social
I don't think we need to agree with anyone in order to love the person. The command for Christians to love the other person, to be benevolent and beneficent toward them, is independent of what the other believes. Miroslav Volf agreebelievebeneficent share on social
In good relationships, we are happy to grow as the other person becomes part of us and who we are. Miroslav Volf goodgrowhappy Change image and share on social