Prophets! This week the Advent lectionary gives us two prophets, Isaiah and John the Baptist. They both have some things to say using reptiles as examples and images. Vipers and Asps and Adders. While there are some exceptions, many people are uncomfortable around snakes. Yet in Isaiah’s vision we have nothing to fear from snakes, […]
Category: politics and religion
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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