Being Biblical Betrays Jesus

In the Old Testament Bible reading, Joshua and his soldiers are decades into waging war on enemies for the land he believes the Lord gives to them as the Chosen People. He summons his military “officers.” They “stood in ranks before the Lord” and the people. Joshua then says to the people, “If it does … Continue reading “Being Biblical Betrays Jesus”

Leaving Militarism

Today’s reading from Exodus says Moses, Aaron, and other warlords “sacrifice young bulls as peace offerings to the Lord.” They did so believing the “Lord” would then not sacrifice them, “the Lord did not lay a hand on these chosen Israelites.” The reading from Hebrews tells us Jesus’ “own blood” is “sacrificed” to the “Lord.” … Continue reading “Leaving Militarism”