tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post8289828244323134529..comments2024-02-28T12:04:11.837-08:00Comments on Jesus in Love Blog: Day 2: Jesus drives out the money changers and preaches in the Temple (Gay Passion of Christ series)Kittredge Cherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617858676733169316noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-89818813003766880722012-04-03T16:32:21.575-07:002012-04-03T16:32:21.575-07:00Hiya Terry,
Hope I'm not splitting hairs here...Hiya Terry,<br /><br />Hope I'm not splitting hairs here... but in every version I've ever read Luke 4:18 occurs NOT in the Temple, but in a synagogue in Nazareth.<br /><br />I think, however, your point is excellent.erichttp://www.scottneric.com/abteric.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-45989383428613874822012-04-03T00:39:47.062-07:002012-04-03T00:39:47.062-07:00I find it striking that the first time he preached...I find it striking that the first time he preached in the temple, he took as his text Isaiah 61:1, saying, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to announce release to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to set oppressed people free" (Luke 4:18).<br /><br />This is the foundation and the essence of his message. Elsewhere, he frequently made clear his lack of respect for arbitrary religious rules: for him, the demonstration of love, respect and justice for all were far more important. During Holy Week in particular, we recall that this attitude got him into a great deal of trouble with the religious authorities of the day.<br /><br />In the same way that he was angered by the money changers who had undermined the true purpose of the temple, I am certain that he would be angered by the religious authorities of our own day, who undermine his core message of freedom from oppression, to entrench discrimination and promote hatred and partisan political messaged.Terence Weldonhttp://queeringthechurch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-29072148545920219612012-04-02T21:26:48.846-07:002012-04-02T21:26:48.846-07:00Yes, it's amazing how timely these paintings a...Yes, it's amazing how timely these paintings are... even as times change. Doug painted these about 10 years ago, but they could be scenes from today's Occupy Movement. I guess some things -- like power and money corrupting people -- never change.Kittredge Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617858676733169316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29680163.post-56738167855088058422012-04-02T12:46:58.012-07:002012-04-02T12:46:58.012-07:00During this year of Presidential politics, this re...During this year of Presidential politics, this reflection has special power for me. Not a day goes by that I don't receive several fundraising requests. I am utterly appalled at the intense insistence that only millions of dollars can assure a free and fair election -- when I know for a fact that the more it depends on money, the less fair it will be. I believe that every protest is important. Thanks again for sharing Doug's powerful imagery!Trudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866513608442388870noreply@blogger.com