Seeing Jesus in the Movement for Justice in Palestine
With representatives like Rashida Tlaib and Illhan Omar speaking proudly about their unwavering support for Palestine, it seems the Holy Land is a major spotlight in today’s political conversations. For many, especially those who come from Christian backgrounds, the occupation can seem like a deeply complex issue. I...
Seeing Jesus in the Movement for Migrant Justice
“For the Lord your God...loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
- Deuteronomy 10:18-19
Horrific detention center conditions, individuals dying at sea, and the overall treacherous journey endured...
Seeing Jesus in the LGBTQ Community
“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
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Seeing Jesus in the Movement for Racial Justice
Racism has echoed throughout history, dating back to when the bible itself was written. Paul addressed this when the church was divided between Jews and Gentiles, and the Jews tried to force non-Jewish (Gentile) believers to perform Jewish rituals. Rather than Paul telling Christians to ignore the discrimination against Gentiles,...
Seeing Jesus in the Movement for Gender Equality
Differences — perhaps the most divisive part of our lives, as people, is the fact that we are all different. What does it mean to be different? Humankind has consistently struggled with this. From individuals to whole societies, differences mark us at every level of our lives. Gender is just...
Fall Newsletter Scripture Reflection
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NRSV)
In Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, he ends his correspondence by asking that the Lord grant them peace. Paul is not only...