Some of the worst violence in the world today between estranged religious and ethnic groups happens not on the battlefields. It happens smack in the middle of living rooms and between people who share a lot, who have a lot in common. Miroslav Volf badbattlefieldcommon share on social
Theology is not only about understanding the world; it is about mending the world. Miroslav Volf mendtheologyunderstand Change image and share on social
Naked need is the occasion for God's giving, not a need adorned with the clean, elegant robes of respectability and good works. Miroslav Volf adorncleanelegant Change image and share on social
If somebody postulates the existence of more than one god, I would have to say we don't worship the same god. If somebody says that God is basically one with the world, I would also have to say we don't worship the same god. Miroslav Volf basicallyexistencegod share on social
Faith idles when character shrivels. Miroslav Volf characterfaithidle Change image and share on social
For Christians, faith is a precious good, the most valuable personal and social resource. When it is left untapped, the common good suffers - not just the particular interests of Christians. Miroslav Volf christiancommonfaith Change image and share on social
Christians believe that there will be a Judgment Day at the end. And it is my belief that on that day justice will be done and there will be a reconciliation between those who have profoundly injured one another takes place. Miroslav Volf beliefchristianday share on social
For any victim, particularly us Americans, it is difficult to see ourselves through the eyes of our offender. But for any victim it is the most salutary thing to do. Miroslav Volf americandifficulteye Change image and share on social
If I say, 'I forgive you,' I have implicitly said you have done something wrong to me. But what forgiveness is at its heart is both saying that justice has been violated and not letting that violation count against the offender. Miroslav Volf countforgiveforgiveness share on social
Muslims and Christians can work together to depose dictators and assert the power of the people. We've seen it happen on the Tahrir Square in Cairo during the 2011 revolution in Egypt, with devout Muslims and Coptic Christians protesting side by side. Miroslav Volf assertcairochristian share on social
