Mere Fidelity: Sacrifice
Derek, Alastair, and Matt talk today about Moshe Halbertal’s book, On Sacrifice.
Sacrifice is part of a gift cycle, but there is anxiety because the gift may not be accepted. Ritual evolves as a way to ensure that the gift is accepted.
Martyrdom, prayer, suffering, charity – forms of sacrifice.
Suffering is a symbolic substitute for punishment. (?)
When we give to charity, God is in our debt. (yeah right)
The Nazis are “victims” of guilt perpetrated by their true victims
Our willingness to commit violence for a higher cause is idolatry. This is the worst source of sin. (33 min)