James A. Forbes Quotes

• 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. Forbes

  Knowledge, Heart, Assessment

  "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.

  James A. Forbes

  Heart, Charity, Care

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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. Forbes

  Spiritual, Energy, Aspect

  "9/12: What Now?" by Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., www.huffingtonpost.com. September 15, 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.

  James A. Forbes

  Compassion, Justice, Tolerance

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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

  Revenge, Soul, Longing

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• White supremacy is not just a social arrangement: it is a race-based faith.

  James A. Forbes

  Race, White, Social

  "Why Blacks Know Race Is a Factor" by Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., www.huffingtonpost.com. August 4, 2011.

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