When members of the supremacist class, Pharisees, invite Jesus to a meal they are not being politically correct. Being politically correct is supremacists correctly honoring members of their own political class. Why then do the Pharisees bestow the honor of sharing a meal with them upon a dishonorable commoner? The invitation is actually meant to … Continue reading “Politically Correct”
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Easy Choices
Jesus’ parable this Sunday seems to present most modern readers with an easy choice. Is it better to say “No” to a father’s public request but then do as he asked? Or is it better to say “Yes” but then not actually fulfill the request. Modern readers would likely say doing what was asked is … Continue reading “Easy Choices”