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God is Re-Membering Us

February 9, 2020

Today we are all full of grief as yet another house of worship was targeted by a person infected with white supremacy. Today we stand in solidarity with the Muslims of Christ Church, New Zealand. Today we stand in solidarity with Muslims all over the world – hate crimes are not just perpetrated against their…

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After Christ Church

February 9, 2020

March 15, 2019 · It was a moving experience to attend prayers at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound today. Right away I noticed Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg and friends with supportive signs. Many people smiled to see friends supporting them. Others teared up. One woman told me that she had been feeling so alone- but…

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Mass of Remembrance for Shri Lanka

February 9, 2020

The Mass in Remembrance of the victims of the violence in Sri Lanka last night was very beautiful and moving. It was appropriate for this event to be held in a Roman Catholic setting, as most of the victims were themselves Catholic – it was the best choice by far to bring healing to those…

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Shadow of Dehumanization

February 9, 2020

I began working on a farm when I was in sixth grade. One of the tasks I was assigned a few years later was to take down some barbed wire fencing. There were miles of it. I would go out with good hardy gloves, pull out the “U” nails from the fence posts for about…

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Berlin Monument and our Monumental Task

February 9, 2020

  When we were in Berlin, we stumbled upon this monument to the Murdered Jews of Europe. It was an amazing experience. The monument is set up with cement monoliths on a grid. When I walked in, they were up to my knees. As I moved in, however I begin to sink down and the…

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Pendulum Passivity

February 9, 2020

I don’t believe in “Pendulum Passivity.” Since I resigned from serving congregations and started Neighbors in Faith (now a part of Paths to Understanding), many people and many pastors have told me: “History is a pendulum. First it swings one way and then it swings the other. The white nationalism we are seeing now will…

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Speech at Islamic Center in Snohomish, WA

February 9, 2020

  A brief speech from Terry Kyllo, the Executive Director of Paths to Understanding, at the block party of the offered by the Snohomish Islamic Center. This took place on Sunday, August 11, 2019. An article about the event:  https://www.heraldnet.com/news/new-mosque-and-interfaith-center-will-focus-on-community/

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Spokesman Review on Faith Over Fear Roadshow

February 9, 2020

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/oct/02/muslim-activist-christian-pastor-to-speak-against-/ Muslim activist, Christian pastor to speak against Islamophobia at Gonzaga Universit By Chad Sokol chadso@spokesman.com What: “Fear Over Faith Roadshow,” a presentation aimed at combating Islamophobia When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Where: Gonzaga University’s Jepson Center, 298 E. Desmet Ave. A Muslim community activist and a Christian pastor will join each…

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Starter Facts on Your Neighbor’s Faith

February 9, 2020

Our friends at the Interfaith Alliance have done a nice job on some beginning information on the core concepts within many wisdom traditions. We encourage you to check out this excellent resource. Of course, being in relationship with and working in partnership with people in other wisdom traditions is more powerful than just hearing some…

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