I must begin with telling it plain: I love this parable. I likely love this parable for all the wrong, not very Christian reasons. I love this parable because the most vulnerable, least powerful person gets vindicated. The widow with no real recourse, no protection unless it is granted to her, no official status or leverage, gets justice, which could also be translated as “avenged” or even “take revenge.” The long-exploited woman gets revenge. The underdog wins and this is such a rare occurrence I want to celebrate it to the fullest and high-five her and say, “You go, sis!” — maybe even wear a t-shirt that says, “And yet, she persisted.” She who was likely so beaten down by the world, beats down that unethical, callous, uncaring judge through her tenacity and unwillingness to give up. How …