From Aurlandsfjord near Flam, Norway. 2016
(Photo krb)
How can the Church in Australia claim to be following Jesus if it is not diligently searching for the truth? How can the Church be the Church if it is not seeking a just society for all? How can the Church be the Church which God calls it to be if it is not seeking to break down every barrier that excludes anyone?
Instead of diligently seeking truth and justice in the name of Jesus Christ we have deliberately hung 'Do Not Disturb' notices on the doors of our churches. Instead of serving the poor and the outcast we serve each other tea and cake at morning tea. Instead of providing a radical commentary on our society with its structure based on elitism and power we make ourselves comfortable as nice middle-class communities happy with the status quo.
If you read a Gospel that presents Jesus as a defender of the political and religious elite perhaps you should read a different Gospel one that presents Jesus as the one who turns over the tables in the Temple and dies as a radical reformer.
Every blessing as you continue on your journey. May God bless you and be your companion on the way. Please get in touch with me any time to say g'day.
Peace, justice and blessings to all.
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