By Joe LaGuardia Now that protests are waning, the question becomes, “Now what?” What are you going to do about racism, discrimination and prejudice aside from marching around the block a few times? Now its not about slogans or whitty tweets. Now is about shifting our entire culture away from violence and bigotry to understanding,Continue reading “Race and Justice: Moving from Protest to Action”
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Household Codes, 1 Peter, and the Liberation of a “Text of Terror”
By Joe LaGuardia In a sermon (see below) delivered on 3 May 2020, I explore the meaning– and gospel truth– of “Household codes”, as they are often called: Those scriptures that inform how Christians are to relate to others, including spouses, governments, and (for slaves) masters and parents in non-Christian settings. The codes are presentContinue reading “Household Codes, 1 Peter, and the Liberation of a “Text of Terror””