Quote by Oscar Romero

Even when they call us mad, when they call us subversives and communists and all the epithets they put on us, we know we only preach the subversive witness of the Beatitudes, which have turned everything upside down.

Even when they call us mad, when they call us subversives an

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of those who are labeled as "mad" or "subversive" by society. Despite being criticized and branded with negative names like "communists," the quote suggests that they understand themselves as believers in the transformative power of the Beatitudes. By advocating for these principles, which challenge conventional norms and values, they aim to disrupt the established order and bring about positive changes in society. They perceive themselves as agents of subversion through their commitment to the radical teachings of the Beatitudes, which aim to upturn existing power structures and promote justice and compassion.

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