It’s Easier to Hate Than Trust And That Doesn’t Make It Right
The result of false witness and collective blame is an increase in violence because of the fear, hate, and indifference that are created. We have seen a terrible rise in violence toward Asian Americans as former political leaders dubbed COVID-19 as the “China Virus.”
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Let’s Amplify The Right Kind of Power to Make a Change
People focused on power over others only want to win the game of dominance. When we stand together to support one another’s human rights, that is also power.
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People in One Town Don’t Know the Good Work That is Happening in the Next
We need something that connects us, not leads us down the wide path to destruction. We need to create unity between us.
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We Seek Justice Through the Power of Structural Change
When people stand in unity and communicate our many shared values to our elected leaders, our voices can help create the structural change we believe in. We believe these times require wisdom communities to act together for the common good.
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Interfaith Relationships as a Powerful Way to Unite Us
When people relate in mutual respect and find joy and purpose for the common good we become a signal of hope that we can live together given our cultural differences.
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Islam Values are Not as Different as You May Think
It’s true. Islam shares many values and stories in common with Christianity and Judaism.
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How Art is at the Heart of Jewish and Islamic Traditions
Amina and Rainer share their stories about how art became a crucial part of their lives and why art is such an important part of being human and forming human community. They discuss the sensibilities that help frame art in these traditions, especially about the human form in art. They will then describe the sessions…
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What is the Meaning of Jesus’s Invitation to Discipleship?
We’ll draw out the meaning of Jesus’s invitation to discipleship “the kingdom of God has come near; repent and trust and act in the good news.” Explore Jesus as a first-century leader within the Abrahamic Tradition. [Terry Kylo]
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An Introduction to Judaism and the First Abrahamic Traditions
Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg of Kol Ami in Kirkland, WA offers an introduction to Judaism. Yohanna uses stories and sacred texts to get to the heart of the first of the Abrahamic traditions. She will explore how Jewish communities respond to changes over time in deep conversation with the past, present and future. Since so much…
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