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2025-10-15T09:25:33-04:00

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Widow, Judge, and Justice: The Dynamics of Persistence

Last updated on: October 15, 2025 at 9:25 am By Herb Montgomery

When we see injustice, we can either go and put it right or, with persistence, make life uncomfortable for those who can until they do. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-09T09:23:09-04:00

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The Story of the Ten Lepers and Christian Xenophobia

Last updated on: October 9, 2025 at 9:23 am By Herb Montgomery

The story of the ten lepers communicates a similar lesson as the good Samaritan and should challenge whatever xenophobic bias we may hold. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-09T09:23:37-04:00

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Christianity and the Present Anti-Immigration Sentiment

Last updated on: October 9, 2025 at 9:23 am By Herb Montgomery

Anti-Immigration sentiments of certain Christians stand stark contrast to the gospel mandate, "I was a foreigner and you invited me in." Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-08T11:18:31-04:00

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Welcoming the Stranger and the Christian Xenophobia Crisis

Last updated on: October 8, 2025 at 11:18 am By Herb Montgomery

This all stands in stark contrast to the xenophobia so many in our American society today so tightly hold and act on. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-02T17:26:59-04:00

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When Christian Interpretations Normalize Social Evils

Last updated on: October 2, 2025 at 5:26 pm By Herb Montgomery

This explains how certain sectors of Christianity have embraced xenophobic, fascist, and authoritarian elements in our society, today. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-02T17:27:31-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Holy Wrongs: The Sacred Normalization of Evil in Scripture

Last updated on: October 2, 2025 at 5:27 pm By Herb Montgomery

One of the dangers of readings like this is the normalization for Christians of evils a just society should reject. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-10-01T21:16:37-04:00

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When the Bible Speaks of Slavery

Last updated on: October 1, 2025 at 9:16 pm By Herb Montgomery

I find this passage abhorrent. I offer no justification for slavery. Nor will I advocate for or soften enslavers’ theology. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-25T11:33:43-04:00

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While Lazarus Starves: A Gospel of Economic Injustice

Last updated on: September 25, 2025 at 11:33 am By Herb Montgomery

The Lazarus story doesn't asks us to care about our experience in an afterlife, but what kind of human do we want to be today. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-25T11:34:37-04:00

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Economic Justice and the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Last updated on: September 25, 2025 at 11:34 am By Herb Montgomery

Details of this story also offer a powerful message about economic justice, critiquing wealth inequality and disregard of the poor. Read more

General Christian

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2025-09-24T12:36:12-04:00

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Justice Today or a Great Reversal Tomorrow

Last updated on: September 24, 2025 at 12:36 pm By Herb Montgomery

This story uses the then-popular belief of a great reversal coming to all in the afterlife, connected to the justice we practiced now. Read more

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