Soldiers of Slander
We are not powerless against the forces of dehumanization: our ancient traditions offer both warning and wisdom to help us stand together–empowered by our common humanity.
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From All Directions
I have been talking with lots of people over the last year. Many are experiencing dehumanization of their group coming from many directions. At PTU we use the term “dehumanization” to refer to a process that some scholars call “Dangerous Speech.” It is a process in which a group is referred to as an “other”,…
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Checking Our Sample Size
Our minds take in these sources of information and we often assume that they are statistically representative of the people around us. We can then be deceived by about the very neighbors we long to relate to, but find ourselves fearful of.
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There is Only One
But there is really only one humanity. There is only ONE. It is not just a concept but a vision that inspires us to act. It inspires us to risk for one another’s humanity in this moment
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Partnering for Advocacy
Advocacy is an effective tool we can use as allies. Policies often further dehumanization and inequality, but they can also be a tool for justice. Paths to Understanding and The Faith Action Network are launching an on-demand mini course that will teach you How to Advocate for Change through legislative bodies at local, state and federal levels.
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How to Advocate for Change
Advocating for justice is a calling of our faith traditions.
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Behind and Before Us
PTU will work to create and strengthen multi-faith partnerships. In every neighborhood, town, and city there are communities of wisdom who also sense this coming. They want to do their part of create stronger ties of love, respect, and cooperation between people of different wisdom traditions. When people of strongly held practices, beliefs, and values work for stronger communities it lights the way for another approach to the challenges coming our way.
It builds social capital.
It builds stronger communities.
It helps people to see that they are not alone and that we can face the future together.
Light for Everyone
The sun is low in the sky and the night-time gloom is deeper as the earth finishes its northern tilt away from the Sun. The light is golden and lovely when it shines through. It shines upon all of us no matter what wisdom tradition we are shaped by. It shines on us in whatever…
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Winter Newsletter
Click HERE to read our Winter 2021 newsletter. A message from our Executive Director and thoughts on new priorities for multi-faith peacemaking by Michael Ramos, Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Please consider making a contribution to our end-of-year fund drive. Donors receive the printed version of our biannual newsletter. DONATE HERE
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