“American exceptionalism embraces a work-centered soteriology, believing that the United States of American has earned a special status before God, attaining favor through her exceptional actions. This assumption stands in stark contrast to the humility and dependence on God revealed in the book of Lamentations.” American ExceptionalismLamentations Book:Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times Source: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times
“The funeral dirge opening of Lamentations and the first three verses of Lamentations 1 reminds us that grief that emerges from a very real and painful history must be acknowledged.” LamentLamentations Book:Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times Source: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times
“An important aspect of Lamentations is the challenge to accept historical reality and to embrace God's sovereignty over history. We are called to lament over suffering and pain, but also to recognize God's larger work.” Lamentations Book:Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times Source: Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times