“…we must give up the idea that we can decrease our sin by our virtues…At the same time, if we take this situation of the Christian seriously, we must refuse to further the disintegrating tendency in the world. We must not say to ourselves, ‘We can’t do anything about it!”
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“the Christian must not act in exactly the same way as everyone else. [They have] a part to play in this world which no one else can possibly fulfill. [They are] note asked to look at the various movements which men have started, choose those which seem ‘good,’ and then support them. [They are] […]
I'm re-reading some things from philosopher and Christian Anarchist Jacques Ellul. Here are a few that really resonate:
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Revelation 21:1-6 - Revelation's vision for a new world and the original vision of the Poor People's Campaign. (Post forth-coming) #resistingempire #poorpeoplescampaign...
Revelation 7:9-17 - Community that both centers the Lamb as well as all other victims of empire. #resistingempire
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Revelation 5:11-14 - Discusses the scapegoat mechanism is one of the main ways that empire creates social control. #resistingempire
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Revelation 1:14-18 - learn more about images and symbolism as ways to pass notes under the nose of the authorities without getting caught. #resistingempire
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Stay tuned for interviews about my book “Resisting Empire” coming to you via some really great podcasters near you. #resistingempire gatheringinlight.com/2019/10/10/resisting-emp...