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Living Lutheran Article on Interfaith Iftars

February 8, 2020

Lutherans join Muslim neighbors for Ramadan iftars

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Terry Kyllo Published in Aspen Institute’s Pluralism in Peril 2018 Report

February 8, 2020

Terry Kyllo was published in the Aspen Institute’s Report: Pluralism in Peril: Challenges to an American Ideal. You can watch the video here on the Aspen Institute’s website. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/inclusive-america-project-report-launch-pluralism-peril-challenges-american-ideal/

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Sharing Our Hearts

February 8, 2020

After the arson at the Eastside Islamic Center in Bellevue, Washington, Pastor Terry Kyllo of Neighbors in Faith called for faith communities to send cards from children to the children of the Islamic Center. On May 12, 2018 Pastor Terry shared the cards with the children of the Center.

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Veterans for Peace Interview with Terry Kyllo and Aneelah Afzali

February 8, 2020

Terry Kyllo and Aneelah Afzali on the set with the Veterans for Peace: Veterans Challenge Islamophobia.

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Article on the Faith Over Fear Roadshow

February 8, 2020

A great article from Lilly Fowler at Crosscut.com. http://features.crosscut.com/muslim-christian-lutheran-pastor-fight-islamophobia-washington-rural December 18, 2017 Story by Lilly A. Fowler | Photos by Matt M. McKnight They’re not the sort of couple one is likely to encounter in many parts of the country: a hijab-wearing Muslim woman with a Harvard law degree and a white Lutheran pastor. Yet…

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Lending Hate Credibility

February 8, 2020

This quote from Martin Luther’s Small Catechism on the 8th Commandment came to my mind this morning upon learning that the President of the United States of America retweeted a deceitful video from an anti-Muslim hate group in the UK this morning. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean?…

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What A Billion Muslims Really Think

February 8, 2020

The Gallup Organization did an extensive study of Muslims and what they think about many issues. Rather than listening to those who hate Muslims, we might learn more by listening to them. This hour long film that explores the results of the study is worth watching. In it non-Muslims may find something surprising: the humanity…

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Jesus Rejected Collective Blame

February 8, 2020

Jesus rejected collective blame. Individuals, groups and political leaders who use fear and violence to control and manipulate us, count on collective blame to divide us from each other. Perhaps by nature, we are more likely to think the worst of those in other groups, and to make excuses for those in our own group.…

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Treacy Levine is Becoming Paths to Understanding

February 8, 2020

The Treacy Levine Center is becoming Paths to Understanding. We are inspired by the leadership of Rabbi Levine and Father Treacy in the Challenge Program and Camp Brotherhood. We strive to express their curiosity, courage, and compassion in all that we do. With the blessing of Father Treacy, the board and staff of the Treacy…

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