Week 8- Wednesday

Today during our in-class conversation we talked about justice and deconstruction. When we usually think about justice, what comes to mind? Do you initially think about redemptive actions, revenge, war, peace, kids, or is it something greater than that? I agree with Wes in that justice is not of ourselves, but something we gain. I think at some level we all desire to act justly or to see justice served, but that is not something of ourselves, but something we only receive. Further, as Wes suggested, justice is never finally actualized, it is sort of "already not yet." Just as Paul describes the kingdom of God, being here, but not yet. We continued in our conversation about deconstructing parts in our lives, the church, and Jesus. Question: What would Jesus deconstruct? Focus on the 'would' here. The first response to the 'would' is the Church. 'Would' the Church deconstruct anything or can we deconstruct the Church? Secondly, deconstruct yourself. What is meant here is that are you a realist, antirealist, or a hyper-realist. I would suggest most individuals are hyper-realists. Thinking and speaking in reality, but with an eye towards the promise, the kingdom of God. What do you need to deconstruct in your life? What are you currently deconstructing in your life?