Wow! So much to consider and digest in another well written "A Public Witness." Thanks again for such timely reporting and commentary. One observation - we "Christians" (I am somewhat reluctant to identify myself by that word in light of the Christian Nationalist movement - Jesus Follower is more comfortable for me) look at the Lord's Prayer through our "Christian Glasses." The problem from my perspective is it was given by a Jewish Rabbi to his Jewish disciples and the Jewish people of his time. When it is reviewed and studied in light of Jewish teachings and concepts, it is a very Jewish prayer that we Christians have appropriated for our purposes. W B Tichenor
Yes indeed -- another powerful article. Weaponizing the Lord's Prayer in behalf of Christian nationalism -- appalling.
Wow! So much to consider and digest in another well written "A Public Witness." Thanks again for such timely reporting and commentary. One observation - we "Christians" (I am somewhat reluctant to identify myself by that word in light of the Christian Nationalist movement - Jesus Follower is more comfortable for me) look at the Lord's Prayer through our "Christian Glasses." The problem from my perspective is it was given by a Jewish Rabbi to his Jewish disciples and the Jewish people of his time. When it is reviewed and studied in light of Jewish teachings and concepts, it is a very Jewish prayer that we Christians have appropriated for our purposes. W B Tichenor