The nativity stories are a particular way of telling about Jesus. They function as a kind of overture for the rest of the gospel. Overtures, are the “opening part (French ouverture) of a work that serves as summary, synthesis, metaphor, symbol of the whole.” This is not to say the nativity stories are ahistorical, but […]
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Working and Eating
“Anyone unwilling to work should not eat” Paul wrote this in his second letter to the Thessalonians. Have you heard someone quote this verse? How have you heard that verse used? Sometimes, Christian people will use this verse to justify cuts to SNAP or other government food programs. Sometimes even to set limits to charitable […]
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