Some people might say the words ‘passion’ and ‘Presbyterian’ do not belong together. Perhaps to some, passion might be a bad thing. But the root of the word comes from Latin and means ‘to suffer for,’ and so the cross represents everything God was passionate about. I believe we have seen that Presbyterians can be passionate people. We are passionate about justice. Passionate about hospitality. Passionate about faith, and passionate about the practical implications about being a follower of Christ in this world. Our passions ignite and fuel our actions.
—Bert Douglas, student representative, Knox College
