This is a wonderful essay and a very helpful one. Thinking of “being subject to” as “be one with” puts a different slant on these readings from St. Paul. I have scant knowledge of Koine Greek, but it seems that a study of the word translated into English as “subject” would be very helpful.
1. Stop othering people.
2. Yes, and this post gives much food for thought and reflection.
3. See #1. It’s become a reflex action that I need to root out.
This is a wonderful essay and a very helpful one. Thinking of “being subject to” as “be one with” puts a different slant on these readings from St. Paul. I have scant knowledge of Koine Greek, but it seems that a study of the word translated into English as “subject” would be very helpful.
1. Stop othering people.
2. Yes, and this post gives much food for thought and reflection.
3. See #1. It’s become a reflex action that I need to root out.