Our reading this week encourages us to recognize ahead of time that we may face negative feedback from those who are benefiting from the systems of this world, even when they are our relatives. Read more
Our reading this week encourages us to recognize ahead of time that we may face negative feedback from those who are benefiting from the systems of this world, even when they are our relatives. Read more
There is another way to interpret this week’s passage: to prioritize working for a safe, compassionate, just world for everyone, especially those presently marginalized. Read more
If your religion causes you to feel like you must reject your lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-binary, queer, or questioning kid, please find a different expression of your faith. Run; don’t walk. Don’t accept any expression of religion that calls you to reject your own children. Read more
To the degree that our communities are accessible to people whose bodies are different or disabled, to that same degree we will intrinsically experience either blessing or loss. Read more
These three themes . . . illustrate the theological obstacles encountered by people with disabilities who seek inclusion and justice with the Christian community. Read more
This week's story involves humility and the inclusion of the marginalized, specifically people living in poverty or people with disabilities. Read more
This week’s story also calls us to attend to things that enable all of us to thrive together without anyone being marginalized. Read more
We still see in our communities some of us who can be very intentional about our observances within our religion while we ignore the social justice concerns of others. Christians can sometimes be among the worst offenders in this. Read more
This story creates a tension of priorities, pitting people’s needs for thriving and not simply surviving against a religious observance. Read more
In the end, it’s about harm reduction and mitigation. It is the reality of this harm to everyone that outweighs the personal cost for speaking out. Read more
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