“The gift our enemy may be able to bring us: to see aspects of ourselves that we cannot discover any other way than through our enemies. Our friends seldom tell us these things; they are our friends precisely because they are able to overlook or ignore this part of us. The enemy is thus not merely a hurdle to be leaped on the way to God. The enemy can be the way to God. We cannot come to terms with our shadow except through our enemies.”
Quote by Walter Wink
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Walter Wink
Walter Wink was an American theologian, biblical scholar, and activist. He is recognized for his work on nonviolent resistance and his interpretations of the Bible as a source for social transformation. Wink's career spanned over four decades, during which he made significant contributions to the fields of theology and social justice. more
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