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| The Tribute Money, by Rubens (1610–1615) |
In a blog post for Church Anew, I reflect on Tax Day through the lens of Jesus’ well-known line: “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.” This somewhat enigmatic reply comes in response to a question about whether his disciples should pay taxes. In the post, I explore the context of this exchange, the history of the tax in question, and the intriguing implications of what Jesus did not say in that moment. I conclude by offering my own interpretation and reflecting on what it might mean in the context in which I find myself today. Click here to read the full post.
“The question posed to Jesus—should people pay taxes to Caesar?—and his enigmatic reply raise profound questions that Christians still wrestle with today. How should Christians relate to civil society? What does it mean to balance religious identity with loyalty to a nation? And when, if ever, should believers practice tax resistance in response to unjust authority?”

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