What Lives Matter?: Considering Luke 15:1-7
Well, here we are, my first blog post in this series. Before we get into the issue at hand, I just want to say that this isn't my way of bashing any particular movement. This post is intended to correct an incorrect interpretation/application of scripture. So, without further explanation, here is the post: " “If you are a Christian, and can’t hear #BlackLivesMatter without feeling the need to respond with a criticism that “All Live Matter.” then crack open your Bible and hit up Luke 15. Don't have it handy? Let me summarize it for you. There are 100 sheep, but one goes missing. Jesus leaves the 99 and goes after the one. The 99: But… what about us? Don’t we matter? Of course the 99 still matter, but they’re not the ones in danger The one is. I’ll say it again, #BlackLivesMatter (Jared Price) ” What is the claim of the OP? Jesus is speaking directly to racial inequality. And this text points out that Jesus cares for the one that is in danger. More specifically, an oppress...