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According to the gospel of John, the cross casts us into community.
Fleming Rutledge
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Americans tend to be a sentimental people. This makes it difficult for
us to look directly into the horror, shame, and degradation of a death
by crucifixion. When Jesus says to Mary, “Woman, behold thy son” and to
John “Behold thy Mother,” we often interpret this saying of our Lord as a
sentimental invitation to take good care of your mother. I am a mother,
and I definitely want to be taken care of! But this is not what the
Fourth Evangelist, John, wants us to understand. ...
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