Preached by Rev. Erik Kindem.
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35
Summary
In the opening scene of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, we meet Tevye, the milkman, as he makes his rounds through the village of Anatevka, introducing us to his community. Tevye summarizes their way of life together with one word . . .TRADITION! “Without tradition,” Tevye declares, “our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on a roof.” Through the lens of Tevye’s family and village, we witness what happens when circumstances bring changes to those traditions, and to the way of life he holds dear.
How do we deal with changes to the traditions that have defined our religious heritage and cultural identity? And who has the right to authorize such changes? These questions at the heart of FIDDLER are also at the heart of today’s lesson from ACTS.