Quote by 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.

The myth of redemptive violence - Caesar, peace, and victory

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of redemptive violence is ingrained in human nature. The notion of achieving peace through the defeat or suppression of opposition is so deeply rooted that it goes unnoticed. The quote references Caesar, symbolically representing the idea of power and victory. It implies that society tends to believe that by crushing adversaries, true peace can be obtained. It highlights how the mindset of seeking peace through force and dominance becomes internalized within individuals and often goes unquestioned.

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Peace

By Rob Bell

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