This passage from Amos is one of Brian's all-time favorites. The prophet has some harsh words for religious festivals in the absence of justice and that's a message that continues to be needed many millennia later. If you want another take on this passage, we looked at it a few years ago.
In this episode, we look at...
- the emphasis on "a personal relationship with Jesus" vs the emphasis we see in this passage
- public displays of religion that have become a part of modern American life
- the Biblical call to be a "social justice warrior"
- if your gospel isn't good news, it isn't the Gospel!
- the reality of violence and discrimination that transgender people face
- we're talking about trans issues all month long. If you have a question, email connect@queertheology.com and join us for a webinar on Tuesday November 14 at 9pm eastern... register here
- social justice vs "getting people saved"
- rock bands vs organs ... we all have planks in our eyes
- the call of God is to justice, and sometimes that call is messy
