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Grace's avatar

This is my favorite piece of yours I've read, Jonathan. Thanks for giving me a little hope today, and for giving some (more!) meaning to one of my very favorite Star Wars scenes.

Jonathan Tomick's avatar

Thanks Grace! I’m glad it resonated. I love this scene and have been in need of a little hope myself.

Amelia Franz's avatar

As always, great reflection, Jonathan. This reminded me of a really inspiring sermon I read/watched recently by Matthew Taylor, who's a scholar at ICJS (Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Towson) . " Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do, when you have no political power, is to live by a set of values that exposes the lie of the empire."

Jonathan Tomick's avatar

Thank you Amelia! And I love that quote. I’m going to be reflecting on that. Thanks for sharing. I’m not familiar with Matthew Taylor or the ICJS.

Jody foster's avatar

Best yet! Great reflection and several one-liners, too. Thanks for this!

Jonathan Tomick's avatar

Thanks Jody! That means a lot.