Something I posted on Facebook

I posted a little something on Facebook, and I quote it here:

To my fellow Christians:

You are no doubt familiar with the story of the "Good Samaritan". But I wonder if you realize how shocking it would have been to Jesus' audience for him to use a Samaritan in such a context.

As good and proper Jews, they regarded the Samaritans as .... race traitors, and would have never spoken to one if they could help it.

So the question I have for you is this - Who is your Samaritan? Is it the gay couple down the block? Or the trans person who lives in your neighborhood? Am I or the people like me your Samaritan?

And if we are, how do you think Jesus would have you treat us?

I leave you to think and pray about your answers.