Vials of Passion : From Wrath to Love
It will be Awakened seekers of justice who, because they can respond to hatred and injustice with love and compassion, have the best chances of waking up the oppressors from their state of ignorance and greed.
Paul F. Knitter • Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian
hallmarks of oppression. The drive to power—whether for money, influence, or dominion over others—is at the core of every vertical model of religion. And the goal is always ascension: to transcend suffering to remain in light, purity, and wellness. As Virginia was discovering, this way of thinking manifests as a rejection of life itself. There is n
... See moreToko-pa Turner • The Dreaming Way: Courting the Wisdom of Dreams
this kind of moral and spiritual turning, is only complete when we find ourselves in exactly the same position we were in when we went wrong—when the state of estrangement and alienation began—and we choose to behave differently, to act in a way that is conducive to atonement and reconciliation.
Alan Lew • This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation
sin —> unconditional love —> transformation —> repentance
Richard Rohr • Breathing Under Water : Spirituality and the Twelve Steps
Love for people can lead to anger over a broken relationship. Love for people can also lead to anger about injustice.