TheologyMay 20, 2026
The Sermon on the Mount: A Political Manifesto
Jesus' most famous sermon wasn't just spiritual guidance — it was a radical call for economic and social justice that challenged Roman imperial power.
Read More →Theology, politics, justice, and the radical teachings of Jesus — written for modern progressives.
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Jesus' most famous sermon wasn't just spiritual guidance — it was a radical call for economic and social justice that challenged Roman imperial power.
Read More →How can progressives hold their values while extending grace to those they deeply disagree with? Jesus had an answer.
Read More →The miracle of the loaves and fishes offers a profound model for economic distribution and community care.
Read More →Who is my neighbor? Jesus' parable dismantles every argument for closed borders and exclusion of the stranger.
Read More →The one time Jesus got violent was against predatory finance. What would he say about modern banking?
Read More →Luke's version is unambiguous — "Blessed are the poor," not "poor in spirit." Jesus meant material poverty.
Read More →The parable of Lazarus and the rich man is a stark warning about a society that ignores the sick and suffering.
Read More →If we believe God created the earth, then caring for it isn't optional — it's an act of worship and justice.
Read More →Acts 2:44-45 is clear: the early Christians held all things in common. This is the original Christian economic model.
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