But I know that as “Christians” we tend to hold what Jesus says more important than what he practices. So, again, please closely read Matthew 23 (the whole chapter), the warnings or “Woes” that Jesus speaks to those in power. And then take a look at the following on your own, and study the teachings of Jesus through this parable as it is written (not my interpretation):
Matthew 25:31-46
By the way, let’s clear up a couple of things. Mr. Beck…
Jesus said to him, “I am trusting you to grow and go”.
At its base, this blog/dialogue (“blog-o-logue” anyone?) will be a review of religion in the news. Presuming we can pick out the most provocative, conversation-starting religious news, we’ll be looking to separate the wheat from the chaff, if you will. That is, we’ll not simply be looking for the most popular topics concerning religion in [...]
On any given pass through the quadrangle or refectory, I hear snippets of animated conversations between members of the Union Theological Seminary community that pique my interest. I’m captivated by discussions about organizing to end poverty, scriptural support for marriage equality, poetry by womanist writers, or the double belonging of people of multiple faith practices. I’m [...]