Faithful Politics "The Moral Imperative: Israel, Palestine, and the Quest for Peace" w/Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer
In a compelling episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Josh Burtram engage in a nuanced conversation with Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, a leading authority on peace and conflict resolution. The trio delves into the complex history and current dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, dissecting the role of religious ideologies, international politics, and media narratives. Born as a Palestinian, Abu-Nimer passionately advocates for a two-state solution, where Israel and Palestine coexist with open borders and mutual respect. He urges listeners to critically examine the information they consume, challenging them to look beyond mainstream media outlets like CNN and NBC, and to hold their political representatives accountable for perpetuating one-sided, harmful policies.
Co-host Josh Burtram, coming from an evangelical Christian perspective, adds another layer to the conversation by highlighting the oft-ignored Christian communities in Palestine. He calls on listeners, especially those in the Christian faith, to recognize the suffering of their "brothers and sisters in Christ" in the region. The episode culminates in a collective call to action: for listeners to actively participate in peace-building efforts, whether that's through engaging in dialogue, attending peace activities, or combating hate speech in their own communities. Both hosts and their guest stress the importance of human dignity and equality in resolving the conflict and encourage their diverse audience, ranging from atheists to conservative Christians, to take informed, compassionate stances. This episode serves not just as an educational resource but as a moral imperative for listeners to become part of the solution.
Guest Bio:
Mohammed Abu-Nimer, of the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program, is a full professor who has conducted interreligious conflict resolution training and interfaith dialogue workshops in conflict areas around the world, such as in, Egypt, Northern Ireland, the Philippines (Mindanao), Israel, Palestine, Chad, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. As a professor with over 35 years of teaching experience, he has devel
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