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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Opus 2025-151: Strangers and Sojourners

I was thinking about the terms that I’ve been reading in Deuteronomy, and what comes to mind for foreigners residing with Israel as strangers and sojourners.

The terms legal and illegal or not specifically used, but there are places where the strangers are expected to follow the law.  They are expected to be circumcised if they are going to stay.  I think at one point they are allowed to participate in the Passover, but again, they must be circumcised.

So, yes, there is a certain amount of acceptance of immigrants, however, there is a clear classification of legal and illegal. The standards may be different, but the concept is there.

We should be able to transfer those concepts and standards to our society.  Treat people fairly and with dignity.  Expect them to abide by your standards of behavior.  If they don’t like it they can leave.  We would be better off if we looked at foreign visitors that way.

homo unius libri

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