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[Jun. 14th, 2005|11:13 am]
Leaving the Cave
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On my personal livejournal last night, the idea of Jesus sharing meals was brought up...
One writer suggested this meant he was in the same place with sinners not necessarily dining with them..."It is the same concept as eating at a public restaurant" was the quote...
Here is an interesting article i found this morning...read and give your feedback...
A Place at Dinner with Jesus
by Randy Becton
In the mid 1820's, wealthy plantation owners in Atlanta, Georgia were best known for the lavish dinner parties they gave, honoring each other, famous authors, politicians, businessmen, and anyone who would further their reputation of "greatness."
One thing was certain about these gatherings: no one would expect a slave to be seated with them in a place of honor. Slaves and white people didn't eat dinner together in the same room, much less at the same table back then. Some call it "culture" while others know it as "racism." ( Read more...Collapse ) |
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