Blind belief is dangerous because “faith” becomes a cover for oppressive behavior. But instead of feeding the bitter roots of oppression, we can choose to live with clarity and compassion to break the cycles of harm!
Have you ever noticed how often religious belief is used to shut down questions rather than open up meaningful conversations? Whether it’s “God said it, I believe it, that settles it,” or vague claims about faith in divine plans, too often we’re told to stop thinking and just trust—especially when the answers don’t make a whole lot of sense.
Welcome to Mythologizing the Bible, where we’ll be taking a look at three readings from the Christian Bible through the lens of “sacred myth.”
As we reflect on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we’ll explore what happens when blind faith is held up as a virtue and how that has often been used to justify oppression, silence dissent, and demand obedience.
In this episode, we’re asking an honest question: What if “living a good life” doesn’t need divine authority at all? What if it’s not about waiting for some cosmic reward or fearing eternal punishment—but about choosing to be better, starting right now, for reasons that are visible, meaningful, and rooted in shared human values?
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