1 Peter, Chapter 2: Father Matthew Presents

A teaching on the First Letter of Peter, Chapter Two with Episcopal priest, the Rev. Matthew Moretz and his friends, Jehosephat, Regina, and Beauregard. 1 Peter, Chapter 2 is a controversial text because of its ambiguous discourse on slavery. But it ultimately rests in the conviction that the suffering of the slave is the suffering of Christ/God. This will change history forever. It is recommended that you read this passage from the Bible either before, after, or during this video if you want it to make much sense. "Father Matthew Presents" is a series that presents the treasures of Christianity one video at a time. For more information, please check out www.fathermatthewpresents.com

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[calmreason]

Contradictions that go unnoticed by a dog, a monkey and an antediluvian. Don't rock the state boat, state authorises slavery, bible allows slavery, modern Christians "know slavery to be wrong".

[FatherMatthew]

@calmreason The suffering of Christ and God is the same as the suffering of the Slave (see the Exodus as the primary example) in the Christian tradition. What you see as a contradiction, I see as the church / Peter wrestling with a thorny problem.

[chalicechiq]

OK Beauregard's eyes just melt me. Please hug that sweet doggie for me. He's precious. :)

[beneluxableify]

Thank you, Fr. Matthew!

[differnet]

One of things that struck me, is how we now have churches attempting to intervene in the "state." I often think that it was clear from the teachings of Christ and the Disciples that it was the church that woudl be corrupted by politics.  A man cannot have two Master. Whenever religion and politics coincide, religion is the one truly damaged.