Those Other People

In a world that profits from division, Father Justin challenges us to consider how we've become segmented into separate groups based on politics, income, geography, and even which church we attend. Drawing from Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: the prayer 'thank God I'm not like those other people' is as ancient as scripture itself, yet amplified today by algorithms and cultural forces that push us further apart. This isn't just about individual piety; it's about recognizing that in Christ, there is no longer any such thing as 'those other people.' The call here is radical: to be a nonjudgmental, nonpartisan, Jesus-focused community that throws a wrench in the forces of division.