"It may not always be fair, but we are judged by the company we keep."

Whenever we examine biblical text, if we are not careful, there is an arrogance, based on hindsight, that we can apply that renders the scriptures useless to our lived experience. 

I submit that the story of Jesus’ encounter with Nichodemus qualifies as such.

"Everyone is looking at the same numbers; and the numbers say it's Obama's nomination.  The only way it can change would be inside party politics."