One of the greatest problems of history is that the concepts of love and power are usually contrasted as polar opposites. Love is identified with a resignation of power and power with the denial of love. What is needed is a realizaation that power without love is reckless and abusive and that love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.
Quote from Martin Luther King
REFLECTION:
- How do you define love and power?
- Do you see them as opposites?
- How can you embrace love and power?