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
Well, I affirm orthodox Christian faith. I affirm the Nicene Creed. I dont think Im doing anything terribly new. – 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
The historical orthodox Christian faith is extremely wide and diverse. – Rob Bell
What we see today is an American economy that has boomed because of policies and developments of the 1950s and 60s: the interstate-highway system, massive funding for science and technology, a public-education system that was the envy of the world and generous immigration policies. – Fareed Zakaria