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Mar 2023

Perhaps you saw in the headlines recently some controversy surrounding the release of Oxfam’s new ‘Inclusivity Document’? A document created to help employees and volunteers use more inclusive language to show people dignity globally. They have received quite a lot of criticism, mainly due to the potential money and resources spent on creating such a document, described as ‘beyond parody’ by one journalist. As I have reflected on the commentary, I’ve been reminded of Jesus’ challenge to Judas after his scathing criticism of Mary’s extravagant worship as she poured expensive perfume at Jesus’ feet. (John 12) This is perhaps a reminder that overcoming poverty is rarely achieved simply by using money, that we need to be measured in our judgments and that grace is a necessary ingredient as we......
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