Learning to Learn From a Canaanite Woman

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Learning to Learn From a Canaanite Woman

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Herb Montgomery | August 7, 2026

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Our reading this week is from the gospel of Matthew:

(Matthew 15:10-28)

Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them. Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides.  If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

Peter said, “Explain the parable to us.”

“Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them. “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.  (Matthew 15:10-28)

In the first half of our reading this week, Jesus declares that it is not what enters the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out. While this teaching has often been understood as setting aside ritual food laws, it also carries a justice lesson and that’s what I’m most interested in presently. In this story, Jesus shifts attention from a singular focus on external religious or ritual observances to the inner values that shape human relationships and community life.

By also insisting that evil words and actions arise from the heart, Jesus challenges systems that emphasize ritual purity while ignoring injustice. A society may faithfully observe religious customs and yet still be corrupted by greed, hatred, violence, deception, and oppression. Such evils are revealed in speech that spreads lies, incites violence, humiliates the vulnerable and marginalized, or justifies exploitation. The words people speak reflect the moral character of individuals and societies, regardless of their adherence to religious ritual practice.

Our reading this week confronts the tendency to exclude others on the basis of external markers such as diet, ethnicity, class, or religious tradition. Jesus undermines boundaries that divide people into the “pure” and the “unclean”, boundaries  then most often set in parallel with labeling people’s diets or hand-washing practices. Remember, this was before any knowledge of germ theory so the tradition was not about resisting disease. Instead of dividing people, Jesus teaches that the true measure of righteousness is whether one’s words and actions promote justice, mercy, and love. Communities become defiled not because they eat wrong foods or eat in wrong ways, but because they tolerate speech and behavior that deny the dignity of others.

Our reading this week calls us to examine the language we use in public life: what comes out of our mouths. Words can either reinforce systems of discrimination or challenge them. They can defend the powerful at the expense of the poor or give voice to those who have been silenced. Speech rooted in compassion, truth, and solidarity becomes an instrument of Jesus’ kingdom of justice, compassion, and safety, whereas speech born of prejudice and selfishness destroys community. Jesus reminds his disciples that genuine holiness is measured not by ritual compliance with rules on food but by hearts transformed into sources of justice, liberation, and life-giving truth.

Our reading this week also contains a troubling metaphor for many contemporary readers who care about justice today. 

“Leave them; they are blind guides,” Jesus says. “If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” From the perspective of disability studies, this saying illustrates how deeply ableist assumptions can become embedded in language, including the language of our sacred texts. This passage employs blindness not as a neutral human characteristic but as a symbol of ignorance, failure, and danger. The metaphor depends on the assumption that blindness naturally signifies incompetence and that blind people are incapable of leading others. In doing so, it reinforces stereotypes that have historically contributed to the social marginalization of blind and visually impaired people.

This metaphor is especially problematic because it uses disability as shorthand for moral and intellectual deficiency. Rather than critiquing only the religious leaders’ hypocrisy or lack of insight, the saying associates those failures with blindness itself. Such language reflects a broader cultural pattern found throughout the ancient Mediterranean world, where physical impairments often functioned symbolically to represent spiritual or ethical shortcomings. While this symbolic use may have been commonplace in its historical context, it nevertheless carries consequences for readers today.

A disability-informed reading invites interpreters to distinguish between the intended target of Jesus’ criticism, the religious leaders whom he believed were misleading others, and the metaphor he employs to express that criticism. Modern readers need not perpetuate the equation of blindness with ignorance or evil. Instead, they can recognize that blind people lead, teach, create, parent, and contribute in every sphere of society. The real issue in our reading this week is not blindness but irresponsible leadership. Reframing this passage in this way allows readers to preserve its critique of harmful authority while rejecting language that stigmatizes disability. Such a reading encourages both faith communities and biblical interpreters to examine how inherited metaphors may unintentionally reinforce prejudice and to seek more inclusive ways of speaking about wisdom, justice, and leadership. Today, when it comes to disabilities, we can and must tell the Jesus story in better ways.

Lastly in our reading this week, we are presented with one of the most striking moments of growth in Matthew’s version of the Jesus story. Jesus initially responds to the Canaanite woman with language that reflects the ethnic and religious boundaries of his culture. He declares that he was sent only to “the lost sheep of Israel” and compares giving help to her with throwing children’s bread to dogs. These words are deeply troubling because they echo prejudices that marginalized Canaanites and outsiders within Jesus’ own culture. Rather than ignoring this tension, the passage invites readers to wrestle honestly with it.

The Canaanite woman refuses to accept exclusion. She neither responds with anger nor retreats in shame. Instead, she courageously challenges Jesus’ assumptions with remarkable wit and faith: “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Her response exposes the inadequacy of boundaries that deny another person’s humanity and dignity. She insists that God’s mercy cannot be confined by ethnic identity or social status.

Jesus’ final response is equally significant. Rather than defending his earlier position, he publicly praises the woman’s faith and grants her request. In this reading, Jesus demonstrates the humility to be moved by someone from a marginalized community. The encounter reveals a Jesus who listened, learned, and allowed compassionate truth to overcome inherited social prejudice. Instead of presenting growth as weakness, Matthew portrays openness to correction as a mark of genuine righteousness.

For Jesus followers participating in justice work today, this story reminds us that even deeply embedded biases can be confronted through authentic encounters with those who have been excluded. Marginalized voices are not merely recipients of justice; they are often its teachers. The Canaanite woman becomes an agent of transformation, expanding the visible scope of Jesus’ ministry and foreshadowing the Gospel’s ultimate movement toward all nations. Her persistence demonstrates that faith can challenge systems of exclusion and open new possibilities for mercy, justice, and belonging.

One of the greatest strengths displayed in this story is not unwavering certainty on Jesus’ part but his humility to change. Too often, leaders are praised for never admitting error, as though changing one’s mind were a sign of weakness. Yet the encounter with the Canaanite woman suggests the opposite. Jesus models the courage to listen deeply, to recognize truth when it comes from an unexpected source, and to allow that truth to reshape his actions. His authority is not diminished by this change in my opinion; it is strengthened because it is rooted in compassion rather than inerrancy.

This story offers a powerful reminder that learning and growing is an essential part of morality and spiritual growth. The saying, “When we learn better, we do better,” captures this moment in Matthew’s Jesus story. Growth requires openness to voices that challenge our assumptions, especially the voices of those who have experienced exclusion or oppression. The Canaanite woman becomes a teacher whose persistence reveals a broader vision of God’s mercy than the social boundaries both she and Jesus lived in.

Our reading this week offers hope that transformation is always possible. No one is beyond growth. The measure of faithfulness is not whether we have never held biased beliefs, but whether we have the humility to recognize them, the courage to change our minds, and the willingness to act differently once we know better. In that sense, Jesus’ response becomes a model of lifelong moral growth grounded in love.

Discussion Group Questions

1. Share something that spoke to you from this week’s podcast episode with your discussion group.

2. How does our reading this week inform your own justice work, today? Share and discuss with your group.

3. What can you do this week, big or small, to continue setting in motion the work of shaping our world into a safe, compassionate, just home for everyone? 

Thanks for checking in with us, today.

I want to say a special thank you to all of our supporters out there. And if you would like to join them in supporting Renewed Heart Ministries’ work you can do so by going to renewedheartministries.com and clicking donate. 

My latest book Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political and Economic Teachings of the Gospels is available now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and also on Audible in audio book format.

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Right where you are, keep living in love, choosing compassion, taking action, and working toward justice.

I love each of you dearly,

I’ll see you next week.


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New Episode of The Social Jesus Podcast

A podcast where we talk about the intersection of faith and social justice and what a first century, prophet of the poor from Galilee might have to offer us today in our work of love, compassion and justice. 

This week:

Season 3 Episode 34: Learning to Learn From a Canaanite Woman

Matthew 15:10-28

A disability-informed reading invites interpreters to distinguish between the intended target of Jesus’ criticism, the leaders whom he believed were misleading others, and the metaphor he employs to express that criticism. Modern readers need not perpetuate the equation of blindness with ignorance or evil. Instead, they can recognize that blind people lead, teach, create, parent, and contribute in every sphere of society. The real issue in our reading this week is not blindness but irresponsible leadership. Reframing this passage in this way allows readers to preserve its critique of harmful authority while rejecting language that stigmatizes disability. Such a reading encourages both faith communities and biblical interpreters to examine how inherited metaphors may unintentionally reinforce prejudice and to seek more inclusive ways of speaking about wisdom, justice, and leadership. Our reading also reminds us that even deeply embedded biases can be confronted through authentic encounters with those who have been excluded. Marginalized voices are not merely recipients of justice; they are often its teachers. The Canaanite woman becomes an agent of transformation, expanding the visible scope of Jesus’ ministry and foreshadowing the Gospel’s ultimate movement toward all nations. Her persistence demonstrates that faith can challenge systems of exclusion and open new possibilities for mercy, justice, and belonging.

Available on all major podcast carriers and at:

https://the-social-jesus-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/learning-to-learn-from-a-canaanite-woman




Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels.

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by Herb Montgomery

Available now on Amazon!

In Finding Jesus, author Herb Montgomery delves into the profound and often overlooked political dimensions of the gospels. Through meticulous analysis of biblical texts, historical context, and social discourse, this thought-provoking book unveils the gospels’ socio-political, economic teachings as rooted in a profound concern for justice, compassion, and the well-being of the marginalized. The book navigates the intersections between faith and societal justice, presenting a compelling argument for a more socially engaged and transformative Christianity.

Finding Jesus is not just a scholarly exploration; it is a call to action. It challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of Christianity’s role in public life and to consider how the radical teachings of the gospels can inspire a renewed commitment to justice, equality, and compassion. This book is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the social implications of Christian faith and a blueprint for building a more just and inclusive society.


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Walking on the Sea of Galilee and Standing Up to Injustice

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Your support means the world to us. Whether we’re speaking into the broader society, engaging within our faith communities, or working one on one alongside others endeavoring to follow Jesus’ teachings of love and justice, we remain committed to advocating for a world that is inclusive, just, and safe for all. Your partnership helps keep our work alive.

To all of our supporters, from all of us at Renewed Heart Ministries, thank you. We are so deeply grateful for you, and we couldn’t do this work without you.

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Walking on the Sea of Galilee and Standing Up to Injustice

Walking on the Sea of Galilee and Standing Up to Injustice
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Herb Montgomery | August 7, 2026

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Our reading this week is from the gospel of Matthew:

Our reading this week is from the gospel of Matthew.

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

“Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:22-33)

This week’s reading is a fantastical tale that has deep social and political lessons if we use a life-giving interpretive lens. First, during Jesus’ life, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) was an economic hub within the Roman client state of Galilee and was ruled by Herod Antipas. Fishermen operated under state-granted licenses and heavy taxation. Their catch was heavily processed, with taxes  benefiting Roman and Herodian elites but leaving the common fishermen economically marginalized. Fishing was not a free-market endeavor; it was a state-controlled, monopolistic industry, so fishermen like Peter and Andrew had to obtain licenses and a substantial portion of their catch—sometimes up to 25-40%—was claimed by Roman and temple taxes or to pay off toll collectors. Rather than serving only local customers, Roman and Herodian elites commercialized the Galilean fishing industry. That meant that the fish were heavily salted and processed in towns like Magdala (also known by its Greek name Tarichaeae, which means “Processed-Fishville”). From there, the fish were exported across the Roman Empire. Fishing was a vital industry, yet the fishermen were generally poor, peasant laborers who sustained an empire that stripped away most of their profits. Because of the heavy taxation and dependent livelihoods, many peasants and fishermen experienced severe economic precarity, which bred widespread dissatisfaction and primed the region for unrest and messianic uprisings.

In Michael Okińczyc-Cruz and John Dominic Crossan’s latest book, Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now, the authors unpack the socio-economic and political context surrounding the sea of Galilee, a central location in Matthew’s version of the Jesus story:

“What was once a public lake that Jews and other first-century Mediterranean peoples relied upon for food and their way of life was transformed into a privatized imperial enterprise. Herod Antipas viewed the Sea of Galilee and the vulnerable people that lived along its shores as objects for production that could be mercilessly exploited for profit and gain.” (John Dominic Crossan & Michael Okińczyc-Cruz, Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now, p. 2)

In Jesus’ lifetime, Herod Antipas hoped to increase his tribute from Galilee to persuade his Roman masters to choose him as their vassal and to rule the whole country as its “king.” But Herod Antipas could not increase his tribute to Rome by squeezing more grain from his peasants without risking a rebellion. A rebellion would have had the opposite effect: Herod would be removed from the region as an incompetent ruler, not chosen to rule it. What Herod did instead was to add to the land’s produce the products produced in the regions second greatest asset, the Sea of Galilee. This would have to be accomplished at the expense of the poor fishermen and peasants. Think of how prominent loaves (grain) and fish are in Jesus story. (For a more detailed account of this history, see John Dominic Crossan & Michael Okińczyc-Cruz’ book Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now, p. 11.)

Herod saw the Sea of Galilee and the poor fishing families that surrounded the lake as objects for his ruthless exploitation. He viewed the Sea and his subjects nearby as a vital linchpin in his consolidation of political and economic power across the territories he wanted to rule under the Roman Empire. This spelled profound trouble for the poor peasant fishing families who lived along and near to those shores. Antipas’ lake could supply Rome with what his land could not: fish and fish-factories that could deliver dried fish, salted fish, and fish-sauce to coastal Tyre and into the imperial commerce machine through the “globalization” of the Mediterranean region’s markets. By 20 CE, Herod controlled the lake, exploiting its fish and increasing his imperial tribute in Galilee so that Tiberius and his Roman rulers might extend Herod’s rule to the whole country. Finally, he would become “king of the Jews.”

Michael Okińczyc-Cruz and John Dominic Crossan invite us to think of what these changes “did to small peasant-fishers for whom the lake had once been an aquatic ‘commons’ available to all who could afford a hook, a net, or, even if corporately, a boat. If they could still do any of that, Herod Antipas’ monopoly meant enforced sale at fixed prices to his fish depots. By exploiting the farmers and peasants inland, Antipas had learned to multiply loaves in the land around Sepphoris; and by exploiting the fishermen and surrounding fishing villages, he would now learn how to multiply fishes in the lake around Tiberias. For small local fishers by the 20s, the once-open Lake of Galilee was the now-closed Lake of Tiberias.” (John Dominic Crossan & Michael Okińczyc-Cruz, Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now, p. 12).

All of this leads us to what I believe is the most relevant point of this week’s story. Jesus’ act of walking on the water carries more than mere theological significance. It also communicated profound political and social meaning to Jesus followers in the time it was written. Under the rule of Herod Antipas, the Sea of Galilee had become the center of an exploitative fishing economy. Antipas established the city of Tiberias on its western shore and local fishermen, including several of Jesus’ disciples, lived under heavy economic burdens created by this political system.

Against this backdrop, Jesus’ mastery over the waters symbolizes liberating authority over a realm that Herod claimed to control. The lake represented the economic power of the ruling elite, yet Jesus walks across it as one who is not subject to its oppressive structures. Rather than being constrained by the forces of imperial exploitation, he demonstrates that God’s reign transcends and challenges human systems of domination. Jesus’ authority comes not from military power, wealth, or political office but from solidarity with the sacred and divine work of achieving justice for the oppressed.

The disciples’ fear during the storm could mirror the insecurity that ordinary people experienced living under political oppression and economic uncertainty. Jesus’ words, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid,” become a message of liberation to those whose lives were shaped by exploitation. His presence over the turbulent waters assures them that God’s kingdom offers assurance beyond the reach of oppressive rulers. Matthew’s account therefore presents Jesus as more than Lord over creation, a description emphasized by many theological interpretations that seek not to disturb the powerful and privileged. Matthew also presents Jesus as one who confronts unjust political and economic powers. By exercising authority over the very center of Herod Antipas’ commercial enterprise, Jesus proclaims that his kingdom overturns systems of exploitation and restores dignity, hope, and freedom to those marginalized by imperial rule.

In this context, Peter’s attempt to walk on the water in our reading this week is significant. When we read this story against the realities of oppression, fear, and faithful resistance, there are lessons we can glean for our justice work today. At Jesus’ invitation, Peter leaves the relative safety of the boat and steps into the turbulent sea. His action symbolizes the courage required of those who choose to participate in Jesus’ kingdom (a just, compassionate, safe world for everyone) rather than remain within the security of the existing social order. Following Jesus demands more than belief; it requires risking one’s comfort to confront the forces that threaten human dignity.

The waves represent more than natural danger. They can also be understood as the overwhelming powers of political oppression, economic exploitation, violence, and social exclusion that dominated first-century Palestine under Roman rule and the client kings such as Herod Antipas. Like the disciples, communities seeking justice often find themselves surrounded by forces that appear too powerful to overcome. Peter succeeds while his attention remains fixed on Jesus, whose authority surpasses the power of the waves, but he begins to sink when he shifts his attention from Jesus to the raging wind and waves. Socially, this could illustrate how movements for justice falter when fear becomes greater than hope. The intimidation of oppressive systems can paralyze individuals and communities, tempting them to abandon the difficult work of liberation. Fear magnifies the apparent strength of injustice while diminishing confidence in our collective transforming power.

Yet the story does not end with Peter’s failure. As he cries, “Lord, save me,” Jesus immediately reaches out and takes hold of him. Grace meets human fear without shame. A just world is sustained not by flawless courage but by our faithful continuation even when the waves threaten us. Jesus restores Peter, demonstrating that even when we falter or feel ourselves sinking in the struggle for justice, there are hands that remain extended, calling us together to renew our solidarity with each other and courage liberation work today. 

Discussion Group Questions

1. Share something that spoke to you from this week’s podcast episode with your discussion group.

2. How does our reading this week inform your own justice work, today? Share and discuss with your group.

3. What can you do this week, big or small, to continue setting in motion the work of shaping our world into a safe, compassionate, just home for everyone? 

Thanks for checking in with us, today.

I want to say a special thank you to all of our supporters out there. And if you would like to join them in supporting Renewed Heart Ministries’ work you can do so by going to renewedheartministries.com and clicking donate. 

My latest book Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political and Economic Teachings of the Gospels is available now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and also on Audible in audio book format.

As always, you can find Renewed Heart Ministries each week on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and Meta’s Threads. If you haven’t done so already, please follow us on your chosen social media platforms for our daily posts. 

If you’d like to reach us here at Renewed Heart Ministries through email, you can reach us at info@renewedheartministries.com.

Right where you are, keep living in love, choosing compassion, taking action, and working toward justice.

I love each of you dearly,

I’ll see you next week.


A promotional image for 'The Social Jesus Podcast' featuring an artistic depiction of a man resembling Jesus alongside a microphone.

New Episode of The Social Jesus Podcast

A podcast where we talk about the intersection of faith and social justice and what a first century, prophet of the poor from Galilee might have to offer us today in our work of love, compassion and justice. 

This week:

Season 3 Episode 32: Walking on the Sea of Galilee and Standing Up to Injustice

Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus’ act of walking on the water carries more than mere theological significance. It also communicated profound political and social meaning to Jesus followers in the time it was written. Under the rule of Herod Antipas, the Sea of Galilee had become the center of an exploitative fishing economy. Antipas established the city of Tiberias on its western shore and local fishermen, including several of Jesus’ disciples, lived under heavy economic burdens created by this political system. Against this backdrop, Jesus’ mastery over the waters symbolizes liberating authority over a realm that Herod claimed to control and a lake that was at the center of Herod’s exploitative plan.

Available on all major podcast carriers and at:

https://the-social-jesus-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/walking-on-the-sea-of-galilee-and-standing-up-to-injustice




Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels.

A promotional image for Herb Montgomery's book 'Finding Jesus,' featuring a close-up of an eye with a tear, alongside text stating 'Available Now on Amazon' and the Renewed Heart Ministries logo.

 

by Herb Montgomery

Available now on Amazon!

In Finding Jesus, author Herb Montgomery delves into the profound and often overlooked political dimensions of the gospels. Through meticulous analysis of biblical texts, historical context, and social discourse, this thought-provoking book unveils the gospels’ socio-political, economic teachings as rooted in a profound concern for justice, compassion, and the well-being of the marginalized. The book navigates the intersections between faith and societal justice, presenting a compelling argument for a more socially engaged and transformative Christianity.

Finding Jesus is not just a scholarly exploration; it is a call to action. It challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of Christianity’s role in public life and to consider how the radical teachings of the gospels can inspire a renewed commitment to justice, equality, and compassion. This book is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the social implications of Christian faith and a blueprint for building a more just and inclusive society.


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