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Anna Piela

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Scholar of Islam, writer-pastor, author, mom. New book: Challenging Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice. www.annapiela.com #PalestineWillBeFree

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03.03.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Nina Fernando, the executive director of Shoulder2Shoulder Campaign for delivering the fantastic training. #Islamophobia

03.03.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screening of documentary "I'd rather be dead than silent" at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Screening of documentary "I'd rather be dead than silent" at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Sarah Mountjoy-Pepka of Filmpact talking about the documentary "I'd rather be dead than silent" at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Sarah Mountjoy-Pepka of Filmpact talking about the documentary "I'd rather be dead than silent" at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Andrea Marinho from the Cook County State Attorney's Office at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Andrea Marinho from the Cook County State Attorney's Office at the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Thank you to Sarah Mountjoy-Pepka and Filmpact for screening their documentary "I'd Rather be Dead than Silent" about professor Khaled Abou El Fadl. Thank you to Andrea Marinho, Hate Crime Officer from the Cook County State Attorney's Office and @procquehanley.bsky.social for coming as well!

03.03.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Nina Fernando from Shoulder 2 Shoulder Campaign delivers the Faith over Fear training during the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Nina Fernando from Shoulder 2 Shoulder Campaign delivers the Faith over Fear training during the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Attendees of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026.

Organizers of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026β€”Rev. Dr. Anna Piela and Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf.

Organizers of the Christian Challenging Islamophobia conference on March 3, 2026β€”Rev. Dr. Anna Piela and Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf.

Christians Challenging Islamophobia Conference at @lakestreetchurch.bsky.social . We are 30 Christian leaders coming together to learn how to confront Islamophobia rife in public life and congregations. @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social-co-organizer and @annapiela.bsky.social-co-organizer

03.03.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Ice Cube - Arrest The President [Audio]
YouTube video by Ice Cube / Cubevision Ice Cube - Arrest The President [Audio]

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28.02.2026 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They say that Islamists oppose girls education, and then blow up a girls school killing dozens. If you fall for this bullshit about liberating Iran, when we are literally going to try to put the Shah’s son in power like we’re playing a video game, you are just not paying attention.

28.02.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 228    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

This is spot on πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

28.02.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf
YouTube video by Freedom Watch Media β€œICE Agent Choked Me - Then Quoted Jesus” Baptist Pastor Michael Woolf

Check out this new short doc about my arrest and the moral emergency we find ourselves in in this country.β€œThere’s absolutely no one coming to save us. There’s no one coming to save these people. There’s no one going to stand up for them except for the people who are here right now, who care.”

18.02.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5

I'm afraid that in these 'debates', facts don't matter. There is political capital to be made on anti-Muslim posturing, regardless of reality.

17.02.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I see your point. But I also imagine that those who pose a threat to Muslim Americans are not interested in reading information that counters their prejudice. And if they see it, they will ignore it or call it a lie.

13.02.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

organizations are so much more than their websites

11.02.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...

11.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Read the letters referenced by Rep. James Walkinshaw here:

10.02.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2612    πŸ” 1007    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 45
BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church"
YouTube video by Chicago Area Peace Action BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church"

Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...

10.02.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why Would These Christian Scholars Write Books on Islamophobia? A Conversation with the Authors

www.eventbrite.com/e/why-would-... - Everyone welcome. Featuring me, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, @jordandenariduff.bsky.social, Todd Green and Syed Atif Rizwan as facilitator #Islamophobia

10.02.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These letters from the children imprisoned in Dilley concentration camp show that what is now a humanitarian disaster will get worse. These kids don’t want to stay in the US anymore. They just want to go to school.

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10.02.2026 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm glad. And it's terrifying that so many Americans are religiously illiterate when it comes to non-Christian religions.

07.02.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this great interview with me and @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social!

06.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Damn

06.02.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These orgs always emphasize that Muslims ought to follow the law of the land and #Sharia is relevant to personal lives, like ritual practices. Similar to Beth Din courts for Jews. Funny how nobody is yelling that Halacha must be banned.

04.02.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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In occupied Palestine, the eyes don't lie – Baptist News Global In response, a group of activists in Silwan began to paint giant murals of eyes all over the neighborhood as symbols of solidarity,

"Eyes can’t lie. I went to Palestine this past January, and what I saw with my own eyes is ethnic cleansing, apartheid and genocide. Israel is doing all it can to push the Palestinians off the land."
baptistnews.com/article/in-o...

04.02.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are launching our book at @lakestreetchurch.bsky.social on February 4th at 6:30pm. If you are in Chicagoland, you will not want to miss it. Share far and wide!

02.02.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Qur’an, for the Love of Christ! | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera As a Baptist minister who wants to talk about Islamophobiaβ€”indeed, feels called to talk about Islamophobiaβ€”I always search for hard evidence. I want to help fellow Christians understand that I’m talki...

Read my latest:This lengthy history of Christian anti-Muslim hostility, and fact that Islamophobia thrives in many American churches today, requires of us, American Christians, a consideration of our ethical and theological responsibilities toward our Muslim siblings. arcmag.org/the-quran-fo...

03.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon is giving ridiculous delivery dates for our books? No problem, go to www.ebay.com/itm/13700771.... You will receive a signed book!

03.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This story haunts me. And I hope it haunts the bastards who did this.

02.02.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yo thanks for my new profile picture whoever the artist is!

31.01.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How can you kill 70,000 people, including 20,000 children, and injure 120,000 without intending to do so? Can it be an "oopsie"?

31.01.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out @annapiela.bsky.social's and my episode on Dangerous Dogma about our new book! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpW6...

30.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tel Aviv Embassy Branch Main Tel: 011-972-3-519-7575 Post Mailing Address: Embassy Branch Office of the United States 71 Ha-Yarkon Tel Aviv-Yafo 6343229 Israel (+7 hours EST)

Did you know that #ICE has a field office in Tel Aviv? Why is US immigration enforcement active in a foreign country? www.ice.gov/field-office... #PalestineWillBeFree

25.01.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Awesome panel talk by @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social on ICE cruelty. "We are fighting the Devil here." The event is titled "From the West Bank to ICE: How the US and Israel Collaborate on Violence and Surveillance" in #Evanston #Illinois #PalestineWillBeFree

25.01.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0