Jesus’ Enoughism
by Herb Montgomery | November 22, 2019 Photo by AK¥N Cakiner on Unsplash “Some will say, ‘This sounds like socialism!’ I’m reminded of the words of historical Jesus scholar John Dominic Crossan, ‘Do not, by the way, let anyone tell…
God the Father, Exclusive Othering, and a Distributive Justice for All
Herb Montgomery | September 21, 2018 “And if Amos were alive this week, he might have said, ‘I hate, I despise your endless religious statements that make you feel pious, protecting your phobias about those whose experiences in life are…
Pyramids, Circles and a Shared Table: Jesus’ Vision for Human Community (Part 2)
Jesus' shared table community was an expression of voluntary "from each according to their ability, to each according to their need." by Herb Montgomery | May 10, 2018 "Yet too often, historically, economic reforms have come at the expense of…
The Lost Sheep
by Herb Montgomery | October 27, 2017 "This has implications for our justice work today as well. There are two types of justice work. One seeks to give people equal access to a competitive system where there will still be…
Speaking against the holy Spirit
by Herb Montgomery Featured Text: “And whoever says a word against the son of humanity, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him.” Q 12:10 Companion Texts: Matthew 12:32: “Anyone…
Impartial Love
by Herb Montgomery “If you love those loving you, what reward do you have? Do not even tax collectors do the same? And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what reward do you have? Do…
