Who’s in? Who’s out? That’s always the struggle. What are the rules that define who is part of a group and who isn’t? Some groups limit themselves by their purpose. Such as homeowner associations. Professional organizations and so on. Some groups have controlled access, fraternities and sororities for example. Or a state controlling who can […]
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Treat Them Like Gentiles and Tax Collectors: Revisited
In 2011 I wrote “Treat Them Like Gentiles and Tax Collectors” which is one of my most read and commented upon posts. This Sunday’s gospel reading is the text, Matthew 18:15-20, that post discusses. I thought it would be interesting to write about this text again. I didn’t re read my original blog before writing […]