When the War Lords of the Old Testament invented a god, they made him in their image and likeness, to be feared and obeyed. Their deity is contrived as loving but is observably abusive. Those obedient to/abused by the War Lords and their invented deity were to love but only their rulers and each other … Continue reading “How Bold Are We?”
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Left Behind or Progressing Forward
Jesus is progressing forward in his mission of peace in this Sunday’s Gospel. He travels into Samaria which some of his followers think is enemy territory. After some Samaritans reject Jesus, two of his followers ask him, “Do you want us to call down fire from heaven against them?” Jesus lives and teaches love of … Continue reading “Left Behind or Progressing Forward”