Reading the Text with Dalit Theology

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In Epiphany the church basks in the light of Christ revealed to us. Yet simultaneously we live in a world divided by difference, riven by power structures that alienate and marginalize. To our surprise, the light of God shines upon us from the other, as God listens attentively to the voice of cries from the wilderness. In showing his mercy to the oppressed, God is revealed to them in ways the powerful do not know, so that our salvation is wrapped up into listening to their voices.

This sermon series situates us as attentive listeners to theological voices that cry out from the wildernesses of oppression and injustice in our society. We will train our attention on global voices that articulate the theological vision of the oppressed. From the United States, we listen to the voice of Mujerista theology, giving voice to the Latina experience of God. From Korea, we listen to Minjung theology, the exploited who see the Suffering Servant among them. From India, we listen to Dalit theology, the “untouchables” who belong at the table of the Kingdom of God.