To the editor:

The Faith question on Oct. 23 asked: “How do you tie faith into the culture of a town like Lawrence?”

The Christian faith transforms culture. The truth about Jesus’ message and ministry is open to all who will listen and receive. “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). His offer is open to all: rich, poor, powerful and powerless. His ministries and purposes were to seek and save the lost, whether they were the mainstream or marginal of society. The liberation Jesus still offers today is freedom from sin that binds, condemns and separates us from God. While Jesus spoke out against the powerful religious leaders of his day who were oppressors seeking to protect their position, he himself operated without political agenda. Jesus was not bound by stereotypes.

Have courage to believe the truth about who Jesus really is, rather than placing your faith in a politically correct ideology. His death, burial and resurrection fulfilled God’s mercy and justice at the cross. Have courage to accept the truth that offers true liberation. Have courage to accept the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t settle instead for a political or cultural agenda.