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To disarm religious bias and bigotry, the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS) builds learning communities where religious difference becomes a powerful force for good.

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ICJS is hiring! We are seeking a hopeful, creative, and courageous individual who is interested in #religion and public life to be our Program Manager for #Nonprofit and #Civic Professionals. Hybrid, 2 days/wk in Baltimore office. Info: icjs.org/careers/

14.02.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Unpacking Bonhoeffer's Legacy Today
YouTube video by Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies Unpacking Bonhoeffer's Legacy Today

This was a great talk by @vjbarnett.bsky.social with @icjsbaltimore.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPiT...

19.01.2025 04:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent article on #ChristianNationalism in @theatlantic.com by Stephanie @mccrummen.bsky.social quotes @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social of ICJS.

09.01.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free virtual event - Unpacking Bonhoeffer’s Legacy Today from @icjsbaltimore.bsky.social
#Bonhoeffer
icjs.org/events/unpac...

12.12.2024 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s no such thing as a Bonhoeffer moment Dietrich Bonhoeffer didn’t choose to be a martyr. He simply tried, as many others did, to be decent in the face of...

What we're reading: "There’s no such thing as a Bonhoeffer moment," by @vjbarnett.bsky.social in The Christian Century www.christiancentury.org/features/the...

03.12.2024 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! We invite you to help build an interreligious societyβ€”one where everyone, regardless of faith or belief, can flourish together. Donate at this link: secure.everyaction.com/Cbr429X_XEOL...

02.12.2024 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

02.12.2024 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing Antisemitism, USA: A History Antisemitism has deep roots in American history. Yet in the United States, we often talk about it as if it were something new. We’re shocked when events happen like…

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States. Where did antisemitism in the U.S. come from? What is its history? Once per day for as long as it takes, I'll be summing up one segment from RRCHNM's Antisemitism, U.S.A. podcast.

Here's the trailer:
www.r2studios.org/show/Antisem...

22.07.2024 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
I and Thou: Martin Buber's Philosophy of Dialogue
YouTube video by Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies I and Thou: Martin Buber's Philosophy of Dialogue

What Would Buber Say? Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue, as expounded in his master work "I and Thou," is exceedingly relevant in this moment. ICJS #Jewish Scholar Ben Sax breaks it down in this 11 1/2-minute video: youtu.be/AT6wEZfotVI?...

22.11.2024 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Now What? Debriefing the 2024 election
YouTube video by Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies Now What? Debriefing the 2024 election

If you missed "Now What? Debriefing the 2024 Election," with @sarahposner.bsky.social and @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social, here's the video. Well worth a watch for their views on how we can respond to the threat of #authoritarianism. With ICJS' @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg5Z...

22.11.2024 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Building on an initial πŸ‘‡reply about my work on the Confessing Church women, here's a webinar I gave last week for the Tennessee Holocaust Commission about Bonhoeffer in 1933 and his later ties to rescue groups (this is from my current research): www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGc7...

22.11.2024 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s not surprising- extrapolate it across the country.

21.11.2024 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Crusades in Popular Culture
YouTube video by Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies The Crusades in Popular Culture

Pete #Hegseth's SecDef nomination has brought attention to his ties to far right Christian groups that advocate for a new #Christendom & embrace Crusader imagery (see
@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social thread). This ICJS video explores the meaning behind #Crusader imagery. youtu.be/PbiCYm1j4OU?...

21.11.2024 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Thread by @TaylorMatthewD on Thread Reader App @TaylorMatthewD: Yesterday Trump announced he's nominating Pete Hegseth as his Secretary of Defense. Hegseth's a prominent Fox News personality & veterans advocate, but he also has strong ties to the ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's declared nominee for Secretary of Defense, is not only a Fox News personality or veterans advocate. He also has deep ties & affinities w/ the Christian far-right, especially the Hyper-Calvinist "theo bros."

My latest thread: threadreaderapp.com/thread/18567...

13.11.2024 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 507    πŸ” 204    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 50

"There no such thing as a Bonhoeffer Moment" -- my new reflection on how best to read Bonhoeffer right now:

20.11.2024 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4
Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot
YouTube video by Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot

"If you believe your political opponents are inspired by demons, there is no compromise with demons. Part of what’s fueling the extreme polarization in American politics today are the politics of spiritual warfare." β€”
@matthewdtaylor.bsky.social in Spiritual Warriors: youtu.be/0Ev0P92-fqs?...

21.11.2024 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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