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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 15 MIN

"On the Altar of Religion" - Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14

from Calvary Presbyterian Church San Francisco · host Calvary Presbyterian Church San Francisco

The horrifying story of the binding of Isaac by his father Abraham is rightfully troubling to modern readers. Perhaps back then and still today, it challenges us to ask: "What have we sacrificed on the altar of religion, believing it was the 'right thing to do?'" Join us on Sunday as we grapple with one of the most challenging stories in scripture. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Joann Lee on Sunday, September 15, 2025. The scripture reading was from Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14.You watch a video of the scripture reading/sermon at https://youtu.be/_p0V6Cjb_3U

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The horrifying story of the binding of Isaac by his father Abraham is rightfully troubling to modern readers. Perhaps back then and still today, it challenges us to ask: "What have we sacrificed on the altar of religion, believing it was the 'right thing to do?'" Join us on Sunday as we grapple with one of the most challenging stories in scripture. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Joann Lee on Sunday, September 15, 2025. The scripture reading was from Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14.You watch a video of the scripture reading/sermon at https://youtu.be/_p0V6Cjb_3U

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