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2025-09-18T11:43:57-04:00

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Community Through Redistribution of Wealth

Last updated on: September 18, 2025 at 11:43 am By Herb Montgomery

This was a community built through redistribution of wealth. It was about forging bonds through shared resources and mutual aid. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Wealth Redistribution

2025-09-18T11:44:50-04:00

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The Dishonest Manager and the Tools of the Powerless

Last updated on: September 18, 2025 at 11:44 am By Herb Montgomery

The manager is using a weapon of the powerless. They have to find ways of resisting that don't subject them to the dangers of open revolt. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Wealth Redistribution

2025-09-18T18:37:04-04:00

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Wealth Redistribution in the Gospels

Last updated on: September 18, 2025 at 6:37 pm By Herb Montgomery

Spiritualized this story of wealth redistribution givess off the impression that something is intentionally missing. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

Wealth Redistribution

2025-09-11T17:42:58-04:00

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A Preferential Option for Justice

Last updated on: September 11, 2025 at 5:42 pm By Herb Montgomery

In contrast, the lens of a preferential option for the marginalized provides a nuance that prioritizes those who in need of justice. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-11T17:42:54-04:00

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A Lost Sheep, A Lost Coin, Lost Justice

Last updated on: September 11, 2025 at 5:42 pm By Herb Montgomery

The lost sheep and the lost coin both challenge the notion that social justice can be achieved without addressing the root causes. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-10T17:57:43-04:00

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The Lost Sheep Metaphor in a Fragmented Society

Last updated on: September 10, 2025 at 5:57 pm By Herb Montgomery

It can lead to the marginalization of those who are different all while absolving the perpetrators of responsibility. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-04T12:53:07-04:00

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Hating One’s Family and a More Equitable World for All

Last updated on: September 4, 2025 at 12:53 pm By Herb Montgomery

In the linguistic context of the time, "hating one's family" was often used hyperbolically to emphasize priority, not emotional hostility. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-04T12:53:00-04:00

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When Solidarity Causes Division

Last updated on: September 4, 2025 at 12:53 pm By Herb Montgomery

These passages describe division, the kind caused when standing with the vulnerable and marginalized and the resulting pushback. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-09-03T10:23:35-04:00

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When Coming Out as LGBTQ Means Losing One’s Family

Last updated on: September 3, 2025 at 10:23 am By Herb Montgomery

For LGBTQ youth, acceptance at home is crucial. Rejection has devastating effects on a child's mental health and well being. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2025-08-28T10:31:25-04:00

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Jesus, Equity and Inclusion

Last updated on: August 28, 2025 at 10:31 am By Herb Montgomery

What is really triggering modern-day opponents is how equity and inclusion challenges long-standing imbalances of power and privilege. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

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