Rashid argues that being someone who follows Jesus must also include following Jesus’ example to not remain neutral in situations of oppression. Rather, Jesus followers must take the side of the oppressed. Rashid’s chapter on a “third way” theology was my personal favorite. It articulates how while this theology is beautiful, it can be harmful when applied to all situations all the time, especially if a situation involves abuse. This book brings down the sometimes abstract ways people discuss theology to remind us that “Christian politics and theology are never abstract; they are always embodied. We don’t have a politics or theology; we are a politics and a theology.” Jesus Takes a Side is accessible and thoughtful with a lot to sit with and process. It will push you to reconsider what following Jesus can practically look like. This is a highly recommended read for all Christians who desire a more anti-oppression theology & liberation based theology and also especially for those who follow a peacekeeping or Anabaptist tradition.