Oftentimes, people let me know that if they read the Bible, they tend to stray away from the Old Testament. The violence and destruction in many of these texts can paint a disturbing portrait of a heartless God. Yet, inviting minor characters to the forefront of violent texts and listening to their stories yields valuable wisdom and insight. These stories-within-stories shed light on countering violence in our own lives, particularly violence towards those who are marginalized. We will reflect on and piece through a short text and open up space for discussion.
–Beth Mueller
Beth is finishing her Master of Divinity degree at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, having done her undergraduate work at Marquette University. She was also part of the Casa de la Solidaridad in El Salvador.
Join us on Sunday 22 December
Potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Beth begins sharing at 6:45
At the home of Fatima Rhodes
4406 A Laclede
Central West End
63108
