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We need to know each other
When a community loses its memory, its members no longer know one another. How can they know one another if they have forgotten or have never learned one another’s stories? If they do not know one another’s stories, how can they know whether or not they trust one another? People who do not trust one another do not help one…
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Why bother with the Old Testament?
The God of the Old Testament is so mean. He’s violent. He’s vengeful. The “God I know” wouldn’t ever be that way. The “God I know” would be more like this: “I know that you are a merciful and compassionate God, very patient, full of faithful love, and willing not to destroy.” Yes, sir, give me the real “God I…