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    Paul wrote a letter to the Galatians, people who lived in what we now call Turkey.

    This was
    during a time when the early Christian church was trying to figure out what it meant to be
    Christian, especially for non-Jewish people who wanted to join but didn't follow Jewish
    traditions.

    He wrote about a big issue: should non-Jewish Christians have to follow Jewish laws, like
    circumcision, to be part of the Christian community? This question wasn't just about religion; it
    was also about how people got along and accepted each other in society. The Roman Empire,
    which controlled many places, helped spread new ideas and made it challenging for new beliefs
    like Christianity.

    In his letter, especially in a part called Galatians 2:15-21, Paul argued that obeying the law
    wasn't needed to be saved. He said that believing in Jesus was what mattered. This idea was
    new and different from traditional Jewish beliefs. Paul suggested that being part of the Christian
    community should be about faith, not where you come from or your previous beliefs.

    Paul's thoughts are still helpful today. We often discuss how people from different backgrounds
    should fit into the main culture. Paul's letter tells us that being together should be based on
    shared beliefs, not just similar cultures or practices.

    He lived in the Roman Empire, where there were significant differences between rich and poor
    people, similar to issues we face today with inequality. He believed that faith should be more
    important than just following laws. This makes us think about how laws and personal beliefs
    affect our lives. He imagined a community where everyone is equal because of their faith and
    love, not their race, social class, or where they were born.

    Paul's message in Galatians tells us that faith can help us deal with unfairness and bring people
    together. His idea is true community and identity come from changing ourselves and acting
    based on our beliefs, not just by following rules. This way of thinking can help us build fairer,
    more welcoming societies.

    Citation: Smith and Kim (chapter 20), Galatians 2:15-21

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