How do we hold people accountable while still recognizing their humanity? Can we admire someone’s actions without turning them into an idol? And when we’re confronted with anger, injustice, or even outright cruelty, how do we respond in a way that aligns with our values—without becoming the very thing we oppose?
These are tough questions, but they’re not new ones. This week’s readings wrestle with the tension between justice and mercy, between respecting leadership and rejecting corruption, and between holding onto our convictions while still embracing compassion. But as we’ll see, many who claim to follow these scriptures fail to live by them. The loudest voices in modern Christianity often demand obedience, judgment, and division—while completely ignoring the calls for love, mercy, and self-reflection that their own sacred texts emphasize.
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 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we’re going to look beyond the traditional Christian narrative to uncover a few lessons that should resonate with all of us, regardless of our religious background… or lack thereof.
In this episode, we’re cutting through the contradictions to find real, human-centered lessons—lessons about leadership, role models, and how to navigate a broken world with integrity. Because if we want to build something better, we need more than just outrage; we need wisdom, perspective, and a commitment to taking the high road—even when it’s the harder road!
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