In the Book of Revelation, John of Patmos has a vision of a “new earth,” for the “former earth had passed away.” Some followers of the Book destructively misinterpret the vision. They insert belief in a destructive god who will set them in rule over the ‘new earth.’ They insert belief in the deity justifying … Continue reading “Revelation: Now”
Tag: Judas
Evangelicals Are Worse Than Judas
Jesus knows Judas is about to betray him to the rulers who will kill him. Jesus takes responsibility to reach out lovingly to Judas. He shares a communion meal with Judas. Jesus is honest and addresses Judas and his betrayal at the meal. Judas unfortunately goes through with the betrayal. However, we know Judas later … Continue reading “Evangelicals Are Worse Than Judas”
Faithless Christians
Jesus is caught in a storm at sea in today’s Gospel and tells disciples to have faith. Paul says he has faith in Jesus and writes his letters after Jesus establishes the Community of God for all people. However, in Paul’s writings there is a sinking feeling he doubts both Jesus and the Community of … Continue reading “Faithless Christians”
Love in the Concrete
A psychology professor who had no children would frequently reprove his neighbor for scolding her child: “You should love your child, not punish him.” One hot summer day the professor repaired his concrete driveway spending many hours of hard work on it. When finished he turned back on his accomplishment and out of the corner … Continue reading “Love in the Concrete”
Being True
In this final week of the Easter season Jesus speaks of having been true to those given to him. He understands one, will not be true to him, Judas, the “son of destruction.” “I protected them… and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction.” Jesus’ protecting and guarding … Continue reading “Being True”