Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport

Love and Judgment: Jesus in Modern America
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Lyrics

If they saw Him riding in

Jesus riding in, possibly on a symbolic journey

Long hair flying in the wind

Visual imagery of Jesus with long hair, a free-spirited portrayal

Would they love Him down in Shreveport today

Questioning if the people in Shreveport would accept and love Jesus

If they heard He was a Jew

Highlighting Jesus' Jewish and Palestinian identity

And a Palestinian too

Wondering if Nashville would accept Jesus with such backgrounds

Would they love Him down in Nashville today

Challenging societal prejudices and expectations


If they saw Him talk with ease

Jesus interacting with marginalized individuals

To the junkies, whores, and thieves

Reference to Jesus' acceptance of those society might reject

Would they love Him out in Wichita today

Questioning acceptance in Wichita for Jesus' inclusive nature

Would the rich man think it funny

Speculating on the reaction of the wealthy to Jesus' teachings

If He said give up your money

Imagining Jesus advocating for selflessness and charity

Would they love Him up on Wall Street today

Wondering if Jesus would be accepted on Wall Street


If He made the wine from water

Referencing Jesus' miracles, particularly turning water into wine

And he cured their sons and daughters

Highlighting Jesus' healing abilities and their impact on families

What would the folks in Salt Lake City say

Anticipating the reaction of the people in Salt Lake City

If He talked of brotherhood

Emphasizing Jesus' message of unity and kinship

As He walked their neighborhoods

Questioning acceptance in Boston for Jesus' teachings

Would they love Him up in Boston today

Challenging regional biases and expectations


If He said love those who use you

Addressing the challenging command to love even those who harm you

And forgive those who abuse you

Emphasizing the theme of forgiveness in Jesus' teachings

If He turned the other cheek

Referencing Jesus' teaching of non-retaliation

What would you say

Asking the listener how they would react to such a message

Would you laugh and call Him crazy

Anticipating skepticism and disbelief in response to Jesus' teachings

And just send Him on his way

Suggesting a dismissive attitude towards Jesus' unconventional message

If Jesus came to your town today

Directly posing the hypothetical scenario of Jesus visiting the listener's town

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