Notices by Lily (lemurbat@mastodon.social)

Happy #ElectionDay2022 if you're in the US!

Yesterday's Gospel in the #Episcopal Lectionary was Luke 14:12-24. A few of my study Bible notes suggested this parable was about Jews and Gentiles - e.g., the Jews were the ones initially invited, and Jesus says "not one of those individuals who were invited will taste my banquet" (NET).

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That interpretation feels antisemitic and obviously wrong. After all, Jesus (Jewish) and his disciples (Jewish) were all having dinner with Pharisees (Jewish) when he told this parable. What a profound waste of time if none of them would experience the Kingdom!

And above the logical argument - Christians need to be constantly vigilant that we don't promote antisemitism even unintentionally. Antisemitism is rampant here in the US.

What are some other possible interpretations?

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@fu @Aslanmane really? I don't know much about Catholic doctrine - why is that?