Albert Barnes, Presbyterian minister, contrasts American slavery with the servitude in Leviticus 25:47-8. It was a purchase of time of service, period, much like apprenticeship. In no way could this practice be called slavery.

We’ve recently seen slavery referred to as a jobs program.

How can you help people in trouble?

#christian #helpeverhurtnever #disciplesofchrist #brightenthecorners #becompassionate

While I am no longer a member of the Disciples of Christ church, I was very active when I was younger. In particular, the weeks I spent at Camp Christian in Marysville, OH as a teen had a *huge* impact on me. It was way ahead of its time in being a welcoming, positive environment.

Today, Camp is struggling after declining attendance from COVID. But more than ever, we need this kind of space where kids can become better versions of themselves and connect with each other.

I donated to their capital campaign, "If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?". If you have any connection, please consider a donation to this or a similar cause. https://www.ccinoh.com/other-pages/if-not-now-when.aspx

#CampChristian #disciplesofchrist

Very proud of my friends in the #DisciplesOfChrist church (3 of them are quoted in this article) for their work to get this resolution passed to condemn #ChristianNationalism and to support #Transgender rights.

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) votes to support transgender rights
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/09/08/christian-church-disciples-of-christ-makes-resolutions-on-transgender-people-christian-nationalism/70546874007/

#Oklahoma #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Christianity #Theology

@SrRochardBunson @almostheretical

Molly was a mentor to many Baptist women in ministry and academia. After being forced out by Al Mohler, Molly went on to Central Baptist Seminary as president. She's currently president of United Theological Seminary in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

I've used the #ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism podcast curriculum in a small group study with folks from my #DisciplesofChrist congregation and a nearby Baptist church which grew out of a response to the Jan. 6 insurrection. Their material has been helpful in my sermon prep, too.