Tag Archives: Israel-Palestine
The Trilemma of Settler Colonialism
The words “settlers” and “territories” harken back to the earliest stories that came from the Europeans who sailed to the “New World.” They have complicated histories which go back to our nation’s original sins of slavery and the genocide of … Continue reading
The Rite To Weep Over Jerusalem
A Tradition to Counter Historical Amnesia. For everyone following the common lectionary, this Sunday (March 17) includes what is called Jesus’ “lament” over Jerusalem, Luke 13: 31-35. His weeping occurs as the city comes into view in chapter 19, verses … Continue reading
Lent and Unrelenting Brutality
A Reflection and Prayer for Ash Wednesday “Emergency” is the right word for the brutality that borders so much of our manageable, even comfortable lives. Today, a friend recalls the prophet Joel’s call: “Rend your hearts and not your garments.” … Continue reading
“Hope Where There is no Hope”
The Latest word from Kairos Palestine—Christians in the Holy Land To see pages 2 and 3, click the button in the bottom left corner of the pdf embedder. For more information, see the original Kairos Document and the above-mentioned Open … Continue reading
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