Jesus' teachings challenge the status quo, urging us to transcend selfish desires and embrace compassion. The conventional narratives of acquisition and division are replaced with a call for solidarity and love. The new story offers a radical shift from dominance to partnership, from separation to unity. However, enforcing this narrative would contradict its essence of freedom and choice. Instead, we should create space for diverse stories to coexist, inviting individuals to question and reimagine their own narratives. Jesus exemplified this by living and advocating for a story of love, urging us to continue its legacy. Let's embrace this narrative of love as our guiding principle.
May we, inspired by the teachings of love and compassion, boldly challenge the status quo, transcend selfish desires, and foster unity through embracing diverse narratives, embodying the essence of freedom and choice.
(adapted from: Gareth Higgins and Brian D. McLaren, The Seventh Story)