These words are Jesus’ vision for a world here, now, today, where those presently being harmed are harmed no more. Read more
These words are Jesus’ vision for a world here, now, today, where those presently being harmed are harmed no more. Read more
A new iteration rejects focusing on prescribing virtues we are to develop individually, whereby the social location of the privileged is protected. Read more
It is helpful to remember that these words are descriptive, not prescriptive. They have long been interpreted as prescriptive. Read more
Healing justice can still liberate today as it did in some of our most sacred, ancient stories. May it continue to do so through us, today. Read more
Whatever one decides to call it, we are talking about changes here and now, life-giving healing and change, today. Read more
This impacts how we talk about the Bible’s use of light and darkness, too. We don’t have to demonize the darkness to talk about the benefits of light. Read more
If we aren’t careful we are telling those being harmed to be patient, that something good will come of their suffering, rather than to stand up for themselves and what is right. Read more
If we interpret Jesus’ death as redemptive suffering, then this becomes a life model for us to suffer at the hands of our abusers. This is dangerous. Read more
It is helpful to understand some of the political context in which this passage was written. The early Jesus community was establishing its authorities and choosing leaders to rally around. Read more
Yet once you see the social emphasis of the gospel stories, it’s really hard to unsee. Which social injustices might we include in our confessions today? Read more
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