mercy

Does Trump deserve justice or mercy?

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Now that the Biden/Harris transition has begun, there is talk about what will or should happen to Donald Trump after his presidency. The conversation ranges from those who want Trump, his family, his supporters, (and half of Congress!) in prison as soon as possible, to those who advocate “reaching out,” to his supporters and “moving … Read more

Jesus taught forgiveness of debt

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Jesus in the synagogue at Nazareth

To redeem means to gain (or regain) possession of something in exchange for payment. To the ancient Hebrews, a redeemer (“goel”) was a relative who would purchase back someone who had been sold into debt slavery (a “bondservant”), or repurchase and return property that had been sold due to poverty. Jesus Christ is the great … Read more