parties need to forgive. This is the only way out of the hostility and division we have long accommodated in many different kinds of churches. But I’ve gotten a little off track … besides having a different focus when it comes to redemption, black theology also has a different—or at least another—emphasis when it comes to justice. Old Testament justice laws aren’t just about punishing sin; they’re also about preventing oppression. They’re about making sure that each person in the community is cared for