As a pastor, you get invited into the most poignant moments of peoples lives. Whether its a wedding or a funeral or a hospital visit, you get invited into the center of the event, whether or not you know the people. – Rob Bell
The myth of redemptive violence – Caesar, peace, and victory – is in peoples bones so deeply, we arent even aware of it. You crush the opposition thats how we bring peace. – Rob Bell
Suffering, it turns out, demands profound imagination. A new future has to be conjured up because the old future isnt there anymore. – Rob Bell
Well, I affirm orthodox Christian faith. I affirm the Nicene Creed. I dont think Im doing anything terribly new. – Rob Bell
The historical orthodox Christian faith is extremely wide and diverse. – Rob Bell
My parents were both very intellectually honest, straightforward, and for them, faith meant that you were fully engaged. – Rob Bell
