“Aristotle also saw this same truth: ‘Poverty is the cause of the defects of democracy. That is the reason why measures should be taken to ensure a permanent level of prosperity. This is in the interest of all classes . . .’” Read more
“Aristotle also saw this same truth: ‘Poverty is the cause of the defects of democracy. That is the reason why measures should be taken to ensure a permanent level of prosperity. This is in the interest of all classes . . .’” Read more
Was Jesus’ leaven good or evil for his time and culture? The answer to that question might have depended on which “side of the tracks” you asked. Read more
Seen in their original context, Luke’s birth narratives for Jesus subvert the Roman economic, political, social, and theological systems of their day. Do these stories offer anything to our justice work today and if they do, what? Read more
Reparative therapy, however, is an attempt to weed out a certain type of person—an LGBTQ person—from existence. Ultimately, it’s a form of genocide. Read more
Social location matters. Listening to how certain theologies impact those on the undersides or edges of our society matters. These are perspectives and concerns that must be heard. Read more
“The question for those presently at the center is not whether they will include the presently marginalized at their table, but whether they will participate in the socially transformative work that is already taking place on the margins of their society.” Read more
Racial tensions have escalated over the past four years. Sexist tensions have escalated. Homophobic and transphobic tensions have escalated. Ecological tensions have escalated. Are we heading swiftly toward our own “Gehenna" for everyone alike? Read more
I don’t believe that we must pass through fire and sword to get to a world that is safe, just, and compassionate for everyone. But when those threatened by the new world do raise their swords and standing up creates a firestorm, stand up anyway. Read more
We are all in this together. The choices we make affect us all. And although they affect us differently, we all have to share this planet we call home. We all inescapably share space with each other. We have the choice to share this space in a way that makes sure everyone is taken care of. Read more
Jesus’ definition of wealth as the exploitation of the poor and his call for wealth redistribution was viewed as thievery in his day. It’s still viewed as theft by many wealthy people today. Read more
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