Paul at the Areopagus

Today we discussed Paul's defense of his faith at the Areopagus. We highlighted the radical nature of Paul's teaching, one that was at first both foreign and "foolish" to his hearers. Specifically, we noted the idea that the divine would suffer as a human, let alone exalt the poor and needy, was something radical to the Greeks, but also unique to the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. We concluded with a reminder that although we often claim to uphold these same values, we must be sure to actually put them into practice instead of simply paying lip-service.