The Holy Post

655: What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice with Skye Jethani

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Feb 5, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a controversial Fox News interview where a political figure misinterprets a Christian concept to justify his stance on refugees. The guests dive into the importance of justice in worship, highlighting how true spirituality reflects compassionate action. They also explore the complexities of atonement theories and critique modern identity politics that overlook accountability. Throughout, they emphasize a deeper understanding of God's nature and the call for transformative justice in the Christian faith.
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ANECDOTE

The "Margaret" Meme

  • Phil Vischer received many replies containing a meme of J.D. Vance saying, "I don't really care, Margaret."
  • He didn't understand the meme, which depicted Vance as a 1950s white father figure.
INSIGHT

Ordo Amoris

  • J.D. Vance's argument about prioritizing loved ones is rooted in the medieval doctrine of Ordo Amoris.
  • This doctrine, often attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas, emphasizes ranking love, with family at the top.
INSIGHT

Ordo Amoris Misunderstood

  • The doctrine of Ordo Amoris does not prioritize those similar to you, but acknowledges human finitude.
  • It emphasizes prioritizing those closest to you due to limited resources, not nationality or similarity.
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