Quote by James H. Cone

Indeed our survival and liberation depend upon our recognition of the truth when it is spoken and lived by the people. If we cannot recognize the truth, then it cannot liberate us from untruth. To know the truth is to appropriate it, for it is not mainly reflection and theory. Truth is divine action entering our lives and creating the human action of liberation.

Indeed our survival and liberation depend upon our recogniti

Summary

This quote highlights the crucial role of truth in our survival and liberation. It emphasizes that recognizing and acknowledging truth is essential for it to have a transformative impact on our lives. Mere reflection and theoretical understanding of truth are not enough; it must be embraced and instituted through our actions. The quote suggests that truth is not just a concept but a dynamic force that has the power to liberate us from falsehoods and contribute to our personal and collective growth.

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Truth God Of The Oppressed

By James H. Cone

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