Bede GriffithsIt is no longer a question of a Christian going about to convert others to the faith, but of each one being ready to listen to the other and so to grow together in mutual understanding.
About This Quote
In my opinion, this quote is speaking of a willingness to forgive and forget past mistakes. I think that if we can find a way to forgive and forget the mistakes that people have made in the past, then we can work together for a better future.
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