We are all citizens of a shared world, whether we like it or not. Moving beyond tribal loyalties and narrow identities, these ancient texts invite us to expand our sense of purpose. When we look beyond the supernatural framing, these readings challenge us to recognize equal human dignity everywhere and take responsibility for human flourishing on a global scale, especially in a time when fear and division are pulling us inward.
Have you ever noticed how often we’re encouraged to think small about our responsibilities, our loyalties, and who we’re supposed to care about? Sometimes it’s framed as realism or tradition, but underneath it all is a quieter message: focus on your own people, your own problems, and let the rest of the world sort itself out.
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 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, we’ll explore what these stories suggest when we strip away religious boundaries and focus instead on shared human dignity, global responsibility, and what it means to live as citizens of a deeply interconnected world.
In this episode, we’re asking an honest question: What if purpose, morality, and responsibility don’t stop at the edge of our tribe or nation? And what would change if we actually lived like that were true?
