The Word in Black and Red

Join Micah, Fae, and Daniela as we discuss Molech in Leviticus 20. Who--or what--is Molech? What do all these strict prohibitions tell us about Israelite society and the societies surrounding it? How does the context help us respond to the “clobber passage” in this text? And do we still deal with Molech today? Find some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!thewordinblackandred.com

Join Micah, Ell, Josh Wise, and Margaret Killjoy as we explore the complex set of laws on Leviticus 19. How do ancient Israel’s laws and public health codes compare to our own standards of morality? How can a house have a skin disease? And in a broader sense, why do we spend so much time thinking about such a morally complicated text? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!

We're BACK!Join Micah, Lee Catoe, Mike Shipley, Waffles, & Rush as we explore the laws around sexuality in Leviticus 18. What’s the context of these verses? Is there anything else of value in them for queer folk? And for the passage as a whole, are we focusing on the wrong place? Find out perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!For a transcript of this episode, links, and all the other fun stuff, please visit thewordinblackandred.com

Join Micah, Josiah, Alex Zambito, & Ross Thorn as we explore the importance of sacrifice and food in Leviticus 17. Why does Leviticus place such importance on blood? What does it mean for blood to be the "life force"? How do these ancient laws ensure an equitable distribution of wealth? How does this text establish the political power of particular kings? How can we respect the sacrifices we have to make to live a better life? And what does this all have to do with death metal? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!Josiah is the host of the wonderful podcast Pulp! and a proud union man. You can find his mad meme skills on Instagram @church_of_christ_the_anarchist Alex Zambito is a Catholic Worker doing a ton of good work. You can keep up with him on Instagram @southerncatholicworker. Ross Thorn is a folk musician and one of Micah's most played artist on Bandcamp. You can follow his work at rossthornmusic.comthewordinblackandred.com

Join Micah, Hadar Cohen, and Simon Doong as we explore the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16. What is Azazel? What is witchcraft and how is it a part of our faith? How can we both hold people accountable while offering reconciliation? And what does this ancient practice have to teach us about our responsibility to Palestine today? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!Hadar Cohen is an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic, and artist whose work focuses on multi-religious spirituality, politics, social issues, and community building. She is the founder of Malchut, a spiritual skill-building school teaching Jewish mysticism and direct experience of God. You can learn more about her at hadarcohen.meSimon Doong is the host of A Matter of Faith Podcast, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church, USA. thewordinblackandred.com

Join Micah, Matt Cox, Rig, and Pastor Kuma as we explore genital emissions in Leviticus 15. What are the implications of the broad periods of uncleanliness? Are these bodily fluids holy, gross, or something in between? What role does uncleanliness have in holiness, and how does Christianity’s relationship with death affect this? And can these protocols survive contact with a teenage boy? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!thewordinblackandred.com