Condemnation feels good and it is now a staple of religion, politics, and the media (both left and right), but it changes nothing. Compassion, on the other hand, changes everything. (p. 121)

About This Quote

I think that this quote is true. If one is really hurt by an action that someone has taken, then they do not feel good. But if one has compassion for another person, then they do not feel pain. Compassion is what changes everything.

Source: Saving Jesus From The Church: How To Stop Worshiping Christ And Start Following Jesus

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