Debitage has some interesting thoughts about the "self" that is the product of social construction (and in a society based on domination and oppressive systems that self would reflect those social constructions) and the idea of a "real self." Those who seek transformation (overcoming of their own and others false selves embedded in oppressive systems) should ponder her thinking about Paul's notion of "taking on Christ."
Some times our anti oppressive work is characterized as just politics, but it is at heart theological, and the wisdom of Paul (new creation, communities of love, taking on Christ) point to a way of thinking about being a responsible and responsive self that combined with the wisdom of Jesus (the realm of God is within us, and between us if we would only realize it) that I think have much to teach us.
Clyde, there's no one appropriate place to say it, so your most recent post will have to do.
You're on fire. What a great series of posts in the last few weeks! Everything has been substantive and challenging. Thanks.