Despicable.
Despicable is an understatement.
How could a father?
How could a God of Love!!?
How could God? How could Abraham?
Did God? Would God?
Not the God I know.
Definitely not the God of love, justice, & kindness.
Love God with all your heart, mind, being, & strength.
But what about love of neighbor?!
Or love for your own child?!?
No. This is not right. This story makes no sense. It is horrible and…
[short silence]
In this hour may your spirit of love, enlighten us about this repulsive tale.
May we learn and grow in your presence despite and through this uncomfortable story of a father and son. Amen.
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See also In a World of Tough Choices https://liturgybits.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/in-a-world-of-tough-choices/
Tim is a runner, a hiker, a devoted husband, a father of two adult children and their spouses, and Granddaddy to four perfect children. Retired from early childhood education and ministry, Tim writes from his home in rural northwest Connecticut or wherever life takes him.
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