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Lending Hate Credibility
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?…
Read MoreWhat A Billion Muslims Really Think
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…
Read MoreJesus Rejected Collective Blame
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.…
Read MoreTreacy Levine is Becoming Paths to Understanding
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…
Read MorePastor Terry Kyllo and Pastor Kelle Brown on White Supremacy
Ed Bremer talks with Pastor Kelle Brown, Lead Pastor of Plymouth Church, United Church of Christ, Pastor Terry Kyllo, Director of Neighbors in Faith, and Jim Wallis author of “America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America. The discuss racism, white privilege and community reconciliation.
Read MoreResponding to 2017 Alt-Right Rally
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/local-religious-leaders-denounce-upcoming-alt-right-rally/446424361 Local religious leaders denounce upcoming alt-right rally Author: Ryan Takeo Published: 10:36 PM PDT June 6, 2017 Updated: 10:51 PM PDT June 6, 2017 Several local interfaith leaders stand united against this weekend’s planned “March Against Sharia” rally. “We stand with our Muslim neighbors,” said Rev. Carol Jensen, co-chair of the Faith Action Network.…
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