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On Turning the Other Cheek (And How It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means)

Corey Farr
September 18, 2020
Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology
In the Bava Kamma Mishnah (the traditional Jewish interpretation of the law), a slap incurred a fine of 200 silver coins - but a backhanded slap required a payment of 400, the same amount as for spitting on someone. It was more than violence. It was degrading

The Compass of the Beatitudes

Terry Webb
September 16, 2020
Church Life, Practical Justice, Theology
Many of Jesus’ followers were angry. They had been anticipating the culmination of what God had promised, that once again the land would be theirs. But now they were subjects of the Roman Empire.

Bread and Justice: Lessons in Prayer

Will O'Brien
September 2, 2018
General, Practical Justice, Theology
Perhaps Jesus is reminding us that Christian prayer must always be linked to economic justice.

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