That is someone who follows the teachings of the nonviolent Jesus and takes the gospel personally, and then pays the price. I fall into that category.
Interpretation
The quote reflects the commitment to living by the principles of nonviolence taught by Jesus, suggesting a personal and transformative approach to spirituality.
Martin Sheen emphasizes the importance of embodying the nonviolent teachings of Jesus in one's personal life. By stating that he 'falls into that category,' he reflects a deep commitment to these principles, suggesting that true adherence to such teachings involves personal sacrifice and the willingness to face consequences for one's beliefs.
In practice
In a discussion about civil rights, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of nonviolent protest.
Childhood hunger in America is as much a paradox as it is a tragedy. Why, in the wealthiest country in the world, should hunger darken the lives and dreams of 12 million children and their families? I believe that, when Americans learn the facts and understand how their involvement can make a difference, banishing childhood hunger will be a national, local and personal priority.
While acting is what I do for a living, activism is what I do to stay alive.
I am still a journeyman actor and a peace and justice activist. I'm a pilgrim trying to win my freedom and serve as best I can in the time I have, with this gift I've been given.
When I reached adulthood, even now, I could afford to belong to a country club. But I could never belong to a private club because of my experience as a child, because it would isolate me from the whole of humanity.
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My recovery is the single greatest accomplishment of my life. Without that, the rest of my life would have fallen apart.
The sole means of protecting your solitude is to offend everyone, beginning with those you love.
We have an idea that we Americans are God's chosen people, that God loves us more than any other people, and that we are God's blessed. I tell you that God doesn't love us any more than He does the Russians.
Each individual creature on this beautiful planet is created by God to fulfil a particular role. Whatever I have achieved in life is through His help and an expression of His will. He showered His grace on me through some outstanding teachers and colleagues and when I pay my tributes to these fine persons, I am merely praising His glory. We are all born with a divine fire in us.
She likes to try everything, out of curiosity, but she'll be sorry if she isn't guided by her heart.
We send missionaries to China so the Chinese can get to heaven, but we won't let them into our country.
Where do one's fears come from? Where do they shape themselves? Where do they hide before coming out into the open?
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