James A. Forbes quotes
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“White supremacy is not just a social arrangement: it is a race-based faith.”
-- James A. ForbesSource : "Why Blacks Know Race Is a Factor" by Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., www.huffingtonpost.com. August 4, 2011.
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“Proclaim a theology of divine righteousness which demands justice, respect, tolerance, compassion, inclusiveness, trust in the ultimate efficacy of divine zeal, and the rigorous pursuit of peace in the midst of competing interests and faith claims.”
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“Let's be cautious about relying so much on material things that we have no energy left for the spiritual aspects of our lives.”
-- James A. ForbesSource : "9/12: What Now?" by Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., www.huffingtonpost.com. September 15, 2011.
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“When people rely on surface appearances and false racial stereotypes, rather than in-depth knowledge of others at the level of the heart, mind and spirit, their ability to assess and understand people accurately is compromised.”
-- James A. ForbesSource : "Why Blacks Know Race Is a Factor" by Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., www.huffingtonpost.com. August 4, 2011.
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“A Good Samaritan is not simply one whose heart is touched in an immediate act of care and charity, but one who provides a system of sustained care.”
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“It is not possible to achieve by vigilance in anger and revenge what the soul is longing for. The soul longs for peace.”
-- James A. Forbes
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Source : Abdus Salam, C. H. Lai, Azim Kidwai (1989). “Ideals and Realities: Selected Essays of Abdus Salam”, p.374, World Scientific
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“A tremendous social responsibility comes with being a successful public performer.”
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“What's clear - and exciting - is that communication for social change is growing.”
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