Latest / The Loft LA - Progressive Christianity in Podcast Form
Fear Doesn't Stop Us
On Epiphany, churches often focus on mysterious and joyful arrival of the magi, a jovial tale about three royal kings bringing the baby Jesus finely-wrapped birthday gifts. But the reality is that Herod looms large; his actions twist this tale into a tragedy. In fear, Herod chooses coercion and control. Still, the magi persist and persevere, giving honor to a Judean king with insistent hope that his anointing could lead to the restoration of their own Persian customs and culture within the ever-expanding Roman empire. We can't ignore that the Herods of the world still loom large. The…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.