n an unjust system, the easy thing is to surrender our agency and do what we’re told. When we become aware of the suffering of others, we justify it by saying, “they should have just done what they were told.”
A system in which the only way to stay safe is to follow orders, is tyranny. Continue reading Lesson Five: Remember Professional Ethics
When we see symbols of hate and division, we need to call them out and not embrace them. This means … Continue reading Lesson Four: Take Responsibility for the Face of the World
In the fourth century, the Roman emperor, Constantine, called for a council of bishops to work out the inconsistencies within … Continue reading Lesson Three: Be Wary of the One-Party State
I’ve done a lot of soul searching over the last week. I always consider the possibility that I’m wrong. So, … Continue reading Lesson Two: Defend Institutions
Anticipatory obedience is when we adapt without reflection or consideration of the moral implications. Unfortunately, Christian authoritarianism has created followers who believe that obedience is the ultimate virtue. Continue reading Lesson One: Do Not Obey in Advance
A few days ago, a friend posed some questions in response to one of my posts: Christianity is about following … Continue reading Don’t Be a Bystander
January 6 is the reason I write these blogs and why I turned to writing books when I left my … Continue reading January 6
Love is patient.
Love is kind. Love is goodness. Love is faithfulness. Love is gentleness. Love is self-control.
Love knows when to speak up and when to stay silent.
Love does not envy or boast. Love is humble.
Love does not hoard wealth or live ostentatiously.
Love does not dishonor others. Love does not mock.
Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. Continue reading The Way of Love
I don’t think Ananias and Sapphira were struck down by God because they didn’t fully commit to the cult or because they didn’t give their full tithe to the church, or even because they lied.
Everyone else had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their honor, but Ananias and Sapphira held back and when confronted, they chose to deceive.
They were traitors. Continue reading It’s Not Too Late
ou have joined with the many who have come before, and the many who will come after, in lifting up the lowly and filling the hungry with good things.
“And so, rejoice and be glad! What you are doing today, what you have done in the past, has not been in vain. Even though we may not see it, God is working.” Continue reading Rejoice! Your Work is Not in Vain (Advent 3)
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