Part 196. Theory and Praxis.

It is my plan to dig deeper into the command of Jesus to love our neighbours as ourselves. A simple yet profound command, it is all-embracing, not fettered by exclusions, conditions, limitations or caveats.

When Jesus said

"Love thy Neighbour as Thyself"

there wasn't any fine print about who was not included.  

                                                  Anon

As one reads the synoptic gospels it becomes increasing clear that Jesus was challenging, and thereby a threat, to the stability of the establishment, a threat to religious, legal and political order. The occupying Romans probably viewed the challenge Jesus posed to the Jewish religion and law with studied indifference but they would not ignore any challenge to the delicate political balance between Rome and the leaders of the occupied nation. Isn't it amazing: a man promoting love of all should become the enemy of the establishment and be executed.  

In the following posts it is my intention to consider how the teaching of Jesus developed into a Christian theory of social justice and the ensuing praxis.