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2026-09-16T12:07:36-04:00

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The First Shall Be Last

Last updated on: September 16, 2026 at 12:07 pm By Herb Montgomery

Justice can mean more than giving everyone an equal chance. It can mean people with differing abilities contributing to the common good. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-09-16T12:08:19-04:00

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The Last Shall Be First

Last updated on: September 16, 2026 at 12:08 pm By Herb Montgomery

The story ultimately imagines an economy organized around human need rather than human competition where justice is about more than equality. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-09-09T12:16:21-04:00

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An Old Story of Debt Cancellation

Last updated on: September 9, 2026 at 12:16 pm By Herb Montgomery

This story of debt cancellation challenges the idea that forgiveness means allowing injustice to continue. The first mercy was to be shared. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-09-09T12:17:11-04:00

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.

Forgiveness: Healing or a Tool of Oppression?

Last updated on: September 9, 2026 at 12:17 pm By Herb Montgomery

Forgiveness can be a profound act of healing, but requiring forgiveness can itself become a form of oppression. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-09-02T11:39:08-04:00

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Binding, Loosing, and Justice for the Community

Last updated on: September 2, 2026 at 11:39 am By Herb Montgomery

Binding and loosing place remarkable responsibility in the hands of the community, and there is a risk they might be coopted. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-09-02T11:40:14-04:00

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Learning To Do Life As Community

Last updated on: September 2, 2026 at 11:40 am By Herb Montgomery

Community justice is a process of community confrontation, testimony, discernment and possible restoration. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-08-26T11:39:45-04:00

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When Solidarity Comes with a Personal Cost

Last updated on: August 26, 2026 at 11:39 am By Herb Montgomery

Sometimes the most courageous act of solidarity is loving oneself enough to refuse to let go of life. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-08-26T11:40:45-04:00

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Stumbling Blocks When Confronting Injustice

Last updated on: August 26, 2026 at 11:40 am By Herb Montgomery

What happens when our desire to protect ourselves or those we love prevents us from confronting injustice? Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-08-20T08:07:21-04:00

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Not Caesar: The Politics of the Gospel Story

Last updated on: August 20, 2026 at 8:07 am By Herb Montgomery

Not Caesar carried profound political implications and gave the people a viable, subversive alternative rooted in love and justice. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2026-08-20T08:08:40-04:00

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.

Peter’s Confession and the Hope of Just World

Last updated on: August 20, 2026 at 8:08 am By Herb Montgomery

There was no consistent expectation. Peter's confession rather reflects the hope of many for liberation and a restored, collective justice. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

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