Womanist Bible Talk Podcast - Ep. 7: Luke 18, Jesus, Infants and Fannie Lou Hamer

How do scholars of the US Civil Rights Era see God's revelation in light of the courage and strength exhibited by those who fought against injustice? The ability to walk away from the voting booth, for example, is only possible, because people like Fannie Lou Hamer risked her very life to stand up against the injustices which dicated Black Americans could not vote.

How is God relevant in the midst of oppression? Is God a silent and arbitrary being who does not care, or is God a Divine presence which provides us with alternatives to fight against the oppression in our midst?

Listen to Womanist Bible Talk: a Podcast for Womanish Bible Readers and Friends. In particular, Ep. 7, "Luke 18, Jesus, Infants and Fannie Lou Hamer" will provide additional insights and food for thought.

What did you think of this podcast, in general, and this episode, in particular. Do you see a connection between the Luke 18 text and Fannie Lou Hamer? How does she become part of the Bible story - or does she? Let us know your thoughts!

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