Quotes by Renita J. Weems
Renita J. Weems (b. 1954) — Alttestamentlerin, Theologin und Autorin · methodistisch · USA
Die US-amerikanische Alttestamentlerin, Autorin und methodistische Geistliche Renita J. Weems (* 1954) lehrte unter anderem an der Vanderbilt University sowie am Gammon Theological Seminary. Als Wegbereiterin der womanistischen Theologie untersucht sie biblische Texte aus der Perspektive Schwarzer Frauen und analysiert dabei auch patriarchale Gewaltstrukturen in den prophetischen Schriften. Heutigen Bibellesern eröffnet ihr Werk einen kritischen Zugang zu schwierigen alttestamentlichen Metaphern und verbindet theologische Exegese mit Reflexionen über Zweifel, Resilienz und Gerechtigkeit.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: Courage & Strength, Relationships & Family, Service & Love of Neighbour, Ethical Questions, Joy & Gratitude, Love, Justice & Commitment, Suffering & the Question of God
Quotes by Renita J. Weems
Our deepest, most painful wounds not only leave us with scars that we bear forever, but also, if we make our peace with them, leave us wiser, stronger, more sensitive than we otherwise would have been had we not been afflicted with them.
Renita J. Weems
I cannot forget my mother. She is my bridge. When I needed to get across, she steadied herself long enough for me to run across safely.
Renita J. Weems
Rituals are routines that force us to move faithfully even when we no longer feel like being faithful. Until our heart has the time to arouse itself and find its way back to those we love, rituals make us show up for duty.
Renita J. Weems
We can endure almost anything if we are centered, if we have some focus in our life. You can endure if you have an anchor.
Renita J. Weems
Love means the courage to expose yourself to the potential pains of being hurt, deeply hurt by someone you trust.
Renita J. Weems
One of the best ways to get an idea of how a woman feels about being a woman is to take a look at how she treats other women.
Renita J. Weems
We have a responsibility to remember, celebrate, and come to the aid of those women who once gave of themselves on our behalf . . . We cannot afford to forget or trample on our feminine leaders of the past.
Renita J. Weems
We always need to listen for the untold story.
Renita J. Weems
Wherever human worth and dignity are measured by purchasing power, there is always the problem of class prejudice.
Renita J. Weems
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Sources: blackwomensreligiousactivism.org, wikipedia.org, howard.edu, ptsem.edu
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