Rob Bell

The myth of redemptive violence - Caesar, peace, and victory - is in people's bones so deeply, we aren't even aware of it. You crush the opposition; that's how we bring peace.

I like to say that I practice militant mysticism. I'm really absolutely sure of some things that I don't quite know.

Swords appear strong, but they're actually quite weak. Jesus appears weak, but he's actually quite strong.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

Women ought to be fully guarded by law in all rights of property, labor, profession, etc.; but, roughly stated, the voting population ought to represent the fighting population.

It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner.