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by Brad Braxton
Huffington Post <\/p>\n

How can progressive Christians \u201cget in front\u201d of Jesus by using the gospel forward to address pressing social dilemmas? In response to this question, I will discuss two moments from Jesus\u2019 story and \u201cremix\u201d them. A remix occurs when fresh elements are introduced into an old framework, thereby creating a new story.<\/p>\n

The Birth of Jesus: A Progressive Remix<\/strong>
According to the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was born in a social context where a cruel king worked on behalf of Rome to ensure Caesar\u2019s sovereignty. After learning of Jesus\u2019 birth, King Herod plots to kill Jesus. An angel warns Joseph of Herod\u2019s wicked intentions. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus become immigrants, fleeing the harsh conditions of their homeland to secure safety and a better future in Egypt. Unable to locate Jesus, Herod sends a decree to murder all children in and around Bethlehem who are two years old and under.
Every Christmas, Christians look back to the birth of Jesus. We even replicate the sentimental parts of the story with pageants and live nativity scenes. My progressive remix focuses on the more tragic elements of the story. Instead of looking back and adoring the \u201csweet little Jesus boy\u201d in the manger, the story can be a launching pad for prophetic discipleship and twenty-first-century social justice activism.
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