https://spiritualfamily.net/stream/likes/75870 https://spiritualfamily.net/stream/comments/75867/75870#elgg-object-75870 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:56:44 -0400 https://spiritualfamily.net/stream/comments/75867/75870#elgg-object-75870 173:1.11 (1891.1)This cleansing of the temple discloses the Master’s attitude toward commercializing the practices of religion as well as his detestation of all forms of unfairness and profiteering at the expense of the poor and the unlearned. This episode also demonstrates that Jesus did not look with approval upon the refusal to employ force to protect the majority of any given human group against the unfair and enslaving practices of unjust minorities who may be able to entrench themselves behind political, financial, or ecclesiastical power. Shrewd, wicked, and designing men are not to be permitted to organize themselves for the exploitation and oppression of those who, because of their idealism, are not disposed to resort to force for self-protection or for the furtherance of their laudable life projects.

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