“I do not believe that the cross is a sign of God's wrath or displeasure. I believe that it is a sign of our inhumanity and hatred.”

About John Shelby Spong

Theologian • American

John Shelby Spong was an American bishop of the Episcopal Church, serving as the Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, from 1979 to 2000. As a prominent liberal Christian theologian, lecturer, and author, he was a leading voice...