“In the deepest, most central place of our being, we don't want to cross God and our not wanting to is the beginning of wisdom.”

“The conscience is a communal organa way of knowing that we do with others formed always in reference to others.”

“I love you, but I hate your overeating" doesnt help a marriage. It's not helpful because hatred is a powerful emotion (a posture, really) that is not easy to wield or maintain carefully. Hatred is ...”

“Virtually every church tradition, by theology, interpretive strategies, or pastoral practice, makes accommodations for divorced people who seek to remarry. These accommodations permit divorced peop...”

“The conscience is a communal organ—a way of knowing that we do with others formed always in reference to others.”

“Hatred would have been easier. With hatred, I would have known what to do. Hatred is clear, metallic, one-handed, unwavering; unlike love.”

“Those who attempt to conquer hatred by hatred are like warriors who take weapons to overcome others who bear arms. This does not end hatred, but gives it room to grow. But, ancient wisdom has advoc...”

“Before you hate something you should try to understand it.”