Taking Jesus Seriously

God is. . . Black?

Love is always vulnerable and yet will never be trumped.

Love sees injustice and refuses to remain silent.

Love can be gentle and kind but will also cause a scene when necessary.

Love clashes and confronts the powers and authorities that crush precious life.

But don’t get it twisted, it is dangerous being love.

Love is denigrated and downplayed, taunted and teased.

Walls are built and bans are imposed to keep love out.

Love seeks sanctuary and is undocumented since what is deemed “very good” is legislated as bad.

Love is awkwardly visible in public, constantly profiled, and routinely executed in the street.

Love is shackled, caged, and deemed dangerous when free.

Love is always vulnerable and yet will never be trumped.

Love never ends.

God is. . . 

Drew G. I. Hart

Drew G. I. Hart is an author and professor in theology and ethics. His blog Taking Jesus Seriously is hosted by the Century.

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