26 Min.
REVELATION: Vengeance and Sacrificial Bloodshed Front Row
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- Spiritualität
Who do we expect to be the one to turn the other cheek?
In our democracy, our ideals envision a give and take of compromise. In reality, however, we often expect Black people and other people of color to bear the majority of the sacrifice. Meanwhile, white power structures have been historically less likely to accept any loss – symbolic or material. Looking to a worldwide view, Palestinians have been sacrificing openly for 75 years to no discernible effect in terms of being respected and granted justice.
For the oppressed, it is the Book of Revelation that speaks to anyone battling demons of any kind, throughout the world or within the heart. They picture not only the utter darkness that cloaks the earth, but also the glory and hope of God that is ultimately stronger.
Can we genuinely "turn the other cheek"? Can those who are suffering be expected to remain patiently hopeful?
Who do we expect to be the one to turn the other cheek?
In our democracy, our ideals envision a give and take of compromise. In reality, however, we often expect Black people and other people of color to bear the majority of the sacrifice. Meanwhile, white power structures have been historically less likely to accept any loss – symbolic or material. Looking to a worldwide view, Palestinians have been sacrificing openly for 75 years to no discernible effect in terms of being respected and granted justice.
For the oppressed, it is the Book of Revelation that speaks to anyone battling demons of any kind, throughout the world or within the heart. They picture not only the utter darkness that cloaks the earth, but also the glory and hope of God that is ultimately stronger.
Can we genuinely "turn the other cheek"? Can those who are suffering be expected to remain patiently hopeful?
26 Min.