“The crucified but risen Jesus appears in the believing, assembled community of the church. That this sense of the risen, living Jesus has faded in many [churches] can be basically blamed on the fact that our churches are insufficiently 'communities' of God. Where the church of Jesus Christ lives, and lives a liberating life in the footsteps of Jesus, the resurrection faith undergoes no crisis. On the other hand, it is better not to believe in God than to believe in a God who minimizes human beings, holds them under and oppresses them, with a view to a better world to come.”
Quote by Edward Schillebeeckx
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Edward Schillebeeckx
Edward Schillebeeckx was a Dutch theologian known for his contributions to modern theology. His research spanned across theology, philosophy, and ethics, profoundly influencing contemporary Christian theology. more
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