In this episode of The Word Made Human, we explore The Letter of James—a New Testament book stripped of divine presumption and reimagined through the lens of secular humanism. Far from metaphysical speculation or salvation theory, James offers something urgent and universal: a call to live ethically, to align belief with action, and to treat every person with dignity.

We unpack James’s timeless critiques of hypocrisy, favoritism, careless speech, and wealth hoarding, and draw powerful parallels to ancient Stoicism and modern humanist values. Whether you believe in gods or not, James’s challenge is clear: show your values in how you live. This commentary reveals a James who belongs not just to Christian theology, but to the long human tradition of building justice, resilience, and compassion—together.

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