The Courage to Question
Robert reflects on his mother's wisdom about hate being a sin and Jesus' identity as a Jew, emphasizing the importance of courage and standing up for beliefs. He also discusses the rebellious and questioning side of Jesus that should not be lost in conventional religious practice.In this clip
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