Ep. 230 - John Dominic Crossan & Michael Okinczyc-Cruz "Jesus and Justice" pt. 2

Podcast: The Deconstructionists · John Williamson

Opublikowano: 2026-02-24

In Part Two of our conversation with John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, we move from historical foundations to present-day consequences. Once Jesus is understood within the realities of Roman imperial power, the implications become unavoidable — especially in a moment when Christianity in the United States is increasingly entangled with political authority, violence, and domination. In this episode, we explore: The meaning of the “Kingdom of God” in contrast to imperial powerNonviolence, resistance, and the cost of discipleshipHow Christianity shifted from challenging empire to aligning with itThe difference betwee...