A woman intent on stirring up hatred against wartime enemies

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A woman who was trying to whip up hatred toward our war enemies complained: “How can you hate with Jane Addams in the room?’

— Jones

Also attributed to: E. Stanley Jones, Unknown

The point

A woman intent on stirring up hatred against wartime enemies finds herself unable to hate when in the presence of Jane Addams, illustrating the profound power of a compassionate, peacemaking character to disarm animosity.

Scripture

1 John 4:18Romans 12:21Matthew 5:9

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Convicting · Hopeful

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under a minute · 18 words

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Awomanwho Was Tryingto Whip Character Hatred Compassion Hate Peace Influence Love

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