Raj Bharat patta
@rajpatta
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multiple belongings: Dalit, Christian, Asian, (Im)migrant, theology, ministry, Lutheran, Methodist, India, British, church, public sphere, husband, father.
Stockport, England
Joined October 2009
As we grieve the ongoing violence and conflicts in our world today, let us join in prayer for peace, compassion, mercy, love and restraint. The world today needs balms of healing and not bombs @MethodistGB @Oikoumene @CTBI @christian_aid
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#RefugeeWeek 2025 #CommunityIsASuperpower invites us as people of faith to unleash the power of our communities in offering welcome to people seeking a sanctuary in our midst. @Refugees @NRC_Norway @MethodistGB @Oikoumene @CTBI
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What was #Ascension of Jesus from the human disciple’s perspective, is really a reception into divine from divine’s perspective. Luke, the author of this book of Acts (1:1-11) did not eulogise and depict what that reception of Jesus after his earthly ministry looked like.
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On Sunday the 25th of May 2025 we observe the fifth anniversary of #GeorgeFloyd murder, where he breathed his last crying out “I can’t breathe.”Let us take a bow today for racial justice and commit ourselves to strive for a just world defeating all forms of discrimination. @CTBI
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It has been five years since the murder of #GeorgeFloyd Join us as we reflect on what has changed, what still needs to change, and how we can continue to turn our dreams for justice and equity into lasting action. A time for hope, healing, and collective action @Sector3SK @CTBI
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Love should be the interpreting principle in every situation and to every person. Love for God is not expressed by hatred towards a neighbour based on any text. Reflecting on John 13:31-35
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Love should be the interpreting principle in every situation and to every person. Love for God is not expressed by hatred towards a neighbour based on any text.
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Join us for #GeorgeFloyd Day of Remembrance as we reflect on what has changed, what still needs to change, and how we can continue to turn our dreams for justice and equity into lasting action. This is a space for hope, healing, and collective action. @StockportREP
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Great prayer from @rajpatta
In the last 24hrs there has been attack and counterrattack in #india and #pakistan. The return of bloodshed and pain hurts us all and the need for dialogue and dispute resolution is urgent. Rev Raj Patta offers us this prayer to help us all reflect and lament in this moment:
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De-whitening the White Robes https://t.co/FBz8YyX4VR Reflecting on Revelation 7:9-17
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Political theology enacts inclusion by intentionally ‘de-whitening’ the text and celebrating multi-colourism in the economy of the divine.
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Thanks to @TrinityHighMus for an incredible Anniversary concert. @TrinityHighMcr always rocks n we r so proud of you all
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Or in other words, how are we committing ourselves for the liberation of all as we partake in the liberative meal of ‘the Last supper?’ ‘The Last Supper will only be a lasting supper when it is about liberation through love. May we all have a meaningful Maundy Thursday.4/4
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Jesus brought out a new meaning to liberation into the Passover story of liberation. Perhaps the challenge for us this #MaundyThursday is: in what ways are we reimagining the #TheLastSupper for our times today?3/4
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Jesus did not merely repeat the act of Passover on #MaundyThursday, rather he reimagined the meal relevant for his times, particularly in light of his journey to the cross by washing the feet of his disciples and by offering a new commandment of love. 2/4
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According to Dalit theology #HolyCommunion” is possible only when there is “social communion” among its members of the community. #Eucharist that doesn’t relate to the liberation of all today disconnects with Jesus’ sacrifice. 1/4
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A colonial understanding of #Resurrection has only associated it with life after death, whereas a decolonial Dalit theology engages with new life experiences by breaking the grounds of death here and now, in life before death. https://t.co/B4kgKM02Xu
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A colonial understanding of resurrection has only associated it with life after death, whereas a decolonial Dalit theology engages with new life experiences by breaking the grounds of death here and…
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Join this #WorldSparrowDay in thanking God for God’s wonderful creation, particularly paying “tribute to nature’s tiny messengers” highlighting the crucial role sparrows play in maintaining ecological balance and encouraging conservation efforts.
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Jesus couldn’t tolerate the unjust practices of Herod, nor could he remain a silent spectator to all the injustices Herod had been doing. Instead, at that very moment he swears against Herod with an f-word. This week's lectionary from Luke 13:31-35
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Jesus couldn’t tolerate the unjust practices of Herod, nor could he remain a silent spectator to all the injustices Herod had been doing. Instead, at that very moment he swears against Herod with an...
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