Inequality for the Sake of Mutuality
Mutuality, however, carries a different posture and response than equality, according to Chris Heuertz and Christine Pohl in their book Friendship at the Margins. "Mutuality does not come from everyone doing the same thing or making the same contributions. It comes from shared humility, respect, and appreciation for the other person, and some sense of shared vision or purpose" (pg 78). The posture is that of a companion with an emphasis on knowing each other and drawing out the best each has to offer. The response is a stepping into the hardship, the unknown, the mystery, the unexpected joys and sorrows - because it is worth doing.
The rub with mutuality is that it is hard. We are people after all and our emotions sway as our ideas take on flesh and we try to make sense of hardship, suffering and service. Frankly it is hard to let go of my ways and my ideals for the sake of the health and growth of a group of people. But mutuality is a part of true change that takes place in a community that works together and focuses on how they as a group are the solution. Mutuality is the redemption of equality.
Blog post written by: Aaron Sands - Administrative Director
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