"But the (anti-war) Movement, whatever its ideals, did a good deal of hating.
"And Christ, gradually, was pushed to the rear.
"Movement goals, not God, became first, in fact—not only for me but for other Christians involved, including priests."
That sums up so much activism today. We make "the movement" our god. It allows us to bask in self-righteousness and gives us free reign to hate anyone who disagrees with us.
"But the (anti-war) Movement, whatever its ideals, did a good deal of hating.
"And Christ, gradually, was pushed to the rear.
"Movement goals, not God, became first, in fact—not only for me but for other Christians involved, including priests."
That sums up so much activism today. We make "the movement" our god. It allows us to bask in self-righteousness and gives us free reign to hate anyone who disagrees with us.